Excavator Operator
$21 - $27.75/hr
The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and ...
$21 - $27.75/hr
The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and ...
$21 - $27.75/hr
The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and ...
$21 - $27.75/hr
The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and ...
$21 - $27.75/hr
The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and ...
Lewisville, TX · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and ...
Lewisville, TX · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and ...
Lewisville, TX · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and ...
Lewisville, TX · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and ...
Lewisville, TX · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and ...
Lewisville, TX · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and ...
Orange, TX · On-site
$21.25 - $28.25/hr
Operate excavator-based dredge equipment to excavate and remove submerged material to specified depths and grades * Read and interpret survey data, grade stakes, GPS/laser guidance systems, and ...
Orange, TX · On-site
$21.25 - $28.25/hr
Operate excavator-based dredge equipment to excavate and remove submerged material to specified depths and grades * Read and interpret survey data, grade stakes, GPS/laser guidance systems, and ...
Anna, TX · On-site
$60 - $80/hr
... excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, loaming, fine grading, and final cleanup. The operator may perform functions of a laborer as required. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Operate an ...
Anna, TX · On-site
$60 - $80/hr
... excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, loaming, fine grading, and final cleanup. The operator may perform functions of a laborer as required. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Operate an ...
Lewisville, TX · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and ...
Lewisville, TX · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and ...
Lubbock, TX · On-site
$19.50 - $25.75/hr
Excavator Operator ABCI, a local mid-sized heavy civil construction company has an immediate opening for a full-time, experienced Excavator Operator. An Excavator Operator is responsible for the safe ...
Lubbock, TX · On-site
$19.50 - $25.75/hr
Excavator Operator ABCI, a local mid-sized heavy civil construction company has an immediate opening for a full-time, experienced Excavator Operator. An Excavator Operator is responsible for the safe ...
Orange, TX · On-site
$21.25 - $28.25/hr
Operate excavator-based dredge equipment to excavate and remove submerged material to specified depths and grades * Read and interpret survey data, grade stakes, GPS/laser guidance systems, and ...
Orange, TX · On-site
$21.25 - $28.25/hr
Operate excavator-based dredge equipment to excavate and remove submerged material to specified depths and grades * Read and interpret survey data, grade stakes, GPS/laser guidance systems, and ...
Buda, TX · On-site
$21.25 - $28/hr
... as digging, excavating, and moving/transporting materials such as dirt, rock and other types of aggregate(s) on/around construction site in safe and efficient manner.; Must have knowledge of ...
Buda, TX · On-site
$21.25 - $28/hr
... as digging, excavating, and moving/transporting materials such as dirt, rock and other types of aggregate(s) on/around construction site in safe and efficient manner.; Must have knowledge of ...
Mcallen, TX · On-site
$27 - $35/hr
Immediate We are currently hiring experienced Excavator Operators for active construction projects in the South Pharr-McAllen-Mission area and East Brownsville, Texas . These are active projects with ...
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Mcallen, TX · On-site
$27 - $35/hr
Immediate We are currently hiring experienced Excavator Operators for active construction projects in the South Pharr-McAllen-Mission area and East Brownsville, Texas . These are active projects with ...
Leonard, TX · On-site
$60 - $80/hr
... excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, loaming, fine grading, and final cleanup. The operator may perform functions of a laborer as required. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Operate an ...
Leonard, TX · On-site
$60 - $80/hr
... excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, loaming, fine grading, and final cleanup. The operator may perform functions of a laborer as required. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Operate an ...
$21.50 - $28.50/hr
You will support complex environmental remediation and heavy civil construction activities by safely and efficiently excavating, loading, and moving coal ash, soil, rock, and other materials in ...
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$21.50 - $28.50/hr
You will support complex environmental remediation and heavy civil construction activities by safely and efficiently excavating, loading, and moving coal ash, soil, rock, and other materials in ...
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San Marcos, TX · On-site
$24 - $34/hr
The Excavation Foreman / Operator oversees small teams on diverse commercial construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring efficient excavation operations across multiple sites. This role ...
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Be Seen First
San Marcos, TX · On-site
$24 - $34/hr
The Excavation Foreman / Operator oversees small teams on diverse commercial construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring efficient excavation operations across multiple sites. This role ...
Buda, TX · On-site
$21.25 - $28/hr
... as digging, excavating, and moving/transporting materials such as dirt, rock and other types of aggregate(s) on/around construction site in safe and efficient manner.; Must have knowledge of ...
Buda, TX · On-site
$21.25 - $28/hr
... as digging, excavating, and moving/transporting materials such as dirt, rock and other types of aggregate(s) on/around construction site in safe and efficient manner.; Must have knowledge of ...
Leonard, TX · On-site
$24 - $31.75/hr
... excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, loaming, fine grading, and final cleanup. The operator may perform functions of a laborer as required. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Operate an ...
Leonard, TX · On-site
$24 - $31.75/hr
... excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, loaming, fine grading, and final cleanup. The operator may perform functions of a laborer as required. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Operate an ...
College Station, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $24.50/hr
... as digging, excavating, and moving/transporting materials such as dirt, rock and other types of aggregate(s) on/around construction site in safe and efficient manner.; Must have knowledge of ...
College Station, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $24.50/hr
... as digging, excavating, and moving/transporting materials such as dirt, rock and other types of aggregate(s) on/around construction site in safe and efficient manner.; Must have knowledge of ...
Orange, TX · On-site
$21.25 - $28.25/hr
Operate excavator-based dredge equipment to excavate and remove submerged material to specified depths and grades * Read and interpret survey data, grade stakes, GPS/laser guidance systems, and ...
Orange, TX · On-site
$21.25 - $28.25/hr
Operate excavator-based dredge equipment to excavate and remove submerged material to specified depths and grades * Read and interpret survey data, grade stakes, GPS/laser guidance systems, and ...
College Station, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $24.50/hr
... as digging, excavating, and moving/transporting materials such as dirt, rock and other types of aggregate(s) on/around construction site in safe and efficient manner.; Must have knowledge of ...
College Station, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $24.50/hr
... as digging, excavating, and moving/transporting materials such as dirt, rock and other types of aggregate(s) on/around construction site in safe and efficient manner.; Must have knowledge of ...
$13.21 - $14.86
2% of jobs
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$16.51 - $18.16
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$18.32 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$18.16 - $19.81
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The median wage is $21.51 / hr.
$21.46 - $23.11
16% of jobs
$24.55 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$23.11 - $24.76
11% of jobs
$24.76 - $26.41
10% of jobs
$26.41 - $28.06
8% of jobs
$28.06 - $29.70
4% of jobs
$29.70 - $31.35
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| Aspect | Excavating | Demolition |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Digging, earthmoving, site preparation | Breaking down and removing structures |
| Skills & Certifications | Operating heavy machinery, safety training | Heavy equipment operation, safety protocols |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, outdoor | Construction, industrial, sometimes indoor |
| Industry Usage | Construction, infrastructure projects | Building removal, renovation projects |
Excavating involves earthmoving and site preparation, while demolition focuses on tearing down existing structures. Both roles require heavy machinery operation and safety certifications, but they serve different project needs within the construction industry.
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$21 - $27.75/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 5 days ago
Build Your Future with a Company Where Extraordinary Commitment Runs Deep
Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Crescent Constructors, Inc. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.
Our Core Values guide everything we do: Every Person Matters, Together We Can Do Great Things, This Is More Than a Job.
Position Summary
Crescent Constructors is seeking an Excavator Operator to safely and efficiently operate excavators and related heavy equipment in support of water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, pipelines, and related infrastructure projects. The Excavator Operator is responsible for performing excavation, trenching, utility installation support, and material handling activities while maintaining production goals, safety standards, and equipment performance. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and teamwork in a fast-paced construction environment.
What You'll Do
Operate excavators to perform excavation, trenching, grading, backfill, and material handling activities on water and wastewater construction projects.
Excavate and work safely around existing underground utilities while maintaining compliance with project specifications and safety requirements.
Support installation of underground piping, structures, manholes, vaults, and utility systems.
Follow grade stakes, survey markings, and project plans to achieve required elevations and alignments.
Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs, deficiencies, and safety concerns.
Work closely with utility crews, survey personnel, and other equipment operators to maintain efficient project operations.
Ensure safe operation of equipment and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
What We're Looking For
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience operating excavators on heavy civil, utility, water/wastewater, or site development construction projects required.
Knowledge of excavation, trenching, utility installation, grading, and backfill operations required.
Experience working around underground utilities and active construction operations preferred.
Ability to read grade stakes, construction plans, and site layouts preferred.
Experience with GPS machine control systems preferred.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions up to 90% of the time and safely navigate active construction sites.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
At Crescent Constructors, we invest in our people because they're the foundation of our success. We're proud to offer career growth opportunities, long-term stability, and a culture built on trust and respect.
Our Industry-Leading Benefits Include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, and performance-based incentive opportunities
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Opportunities for training, professional development, and advancement
Crescent Constructors, Inc. performs construction services throughout the United States. Relocation and travel may be required for ongoing opportunities and career growth.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Applicants must be immediately authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We do not interview or hire students in F-1 or J-1 status and will not sponsor them for work visas.
To learn more about our legacy and projects, visit www.crescentconstructors.com.
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Construction
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
San Antonio, TX, US
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