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Operating Jobs in Victoria, TX (NOW HIRING)

Signal Energy

Light Equipment Operator

Edna, TX

In this role, you will be responsible for operating a variety of light construction equipment to assist in the completion of projects. Your expertise in safely and efficiently operating machinery ...

Signal Energy

Light Equipment Operator

Edna, TX · On-site

In this role, you will be responsible for operating a variety of light construction equipment to assist in the completion of projects. Your expertise in safely and efficiently operating machinery ...

City of Victoria, TX

Light Equipment Operator

Victoria, TX · On-site

$17.24 - $20.39/hr

... operating a variety of light equipment. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the ...

City of Victoria, TX

Heavy Equipment Operator

Victoria, TX · On-site

$18.23 - $22.09/hr

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • High School diploma or GED. • Three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment; OR equivalent combination of training and experience. • Class B Commercial ...

AXI Education Solutions

P&A Rig Operator

Victoria, TX · On-site

Supports the P&A crew and is responsible for performing operating functions, including driving the P&A rig as necessary to the job site, with direction from the field supervisor/Tool Pusher, and/or ...

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How much do operating jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating in Victoria, TX is $22.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.38 and $25.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Operating vs Maintenance?

AspectOperatingMaintenance
Required credentialsTraining in equipment operation, safety certificationsTechnical certifications, repair training
Work environmentProduction floors, factories, plantsWorkshops, repair sites, plant areas
Employer usageOperators run machinery dailyMaintenance staff service and repair equipment
Common search intentHow to operate machineryHow to maintain or repair equipment

Operating involves running and controlling machinery or equipment during production, focusing on daily operation and safety. Maintenance centers on repairing, servicing, and ensuring equipment functions properly over time. Both roles are essential in industrial settings but differ in responsibilities and skill sets.

What cities near Victoria, TX are hiring for Operating jobs? Cities near Victoria, TX with the most Operating job openings:
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Infographic showing various Operating job openings in Victoria, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,912 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Crane Operator - Maintenance

Crest Industries

Port Lavaca, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Come join our team at Optimal!
We know a few things about competing with giants and exceeding expectations.
After years of working in the field, our founders decided to break from tradition and build the company they wanted to work for. They believed in starting a company rooted in trust, its team, and the idea that everyone matters and has a part in getting the job done right.
Quickly building a reputation from the ground up and growing the company along with our list of clients, Optimal is now influencing the industry and the people we serve. We live by the values that make us who we are.
And that is how we deliver the impossible for our clients and team members every day.
Crane Operators for Optimal Field Services will be responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Crane Operators will be responsible for manipulating loads by operating crane controls such as depressing buttons, working foot pedals, and manipulating levers. The operator will receive direction from riggers and/or site supervision via verbal command or hand signals to determine required load movement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Operates various types of cranes: All Terrain, rough terrain, crawlers, industrial, hydraulic trucks, conventional trucks, and boom trucks.
• Operates crane to position and reposition loads where specified.
• Directs activities of helpers in setting up and knocking down the equipment; placing cribbing blocks and /or pads, moves levers and foot pedals to rotate super structure, raise and lowers boom to raise and lower cables.
• May operate crane according to signals from helpers and may bolt/pin boom sections together to modify boom lengths.
• Perform routine maintenance on crane equipment.
• Carry tools for running repairs
• Properly barricades counterweight tail swing radius.
• Must take complete charge of all safety pertaining to set up and knockdown and operation of crane.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPEFITTERS:
• Must have valid Driver's License/ Identification Card.
• Must be knowledgeable in OSHA Regulations in crane operations.
• Must possess a current NCCCO or equivalent crane operator certification (Fixed and Swing Cab).
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.
Stop relying on contractors who over promise, under deliver, and do not care about your success. Instead, experience the Optimal difference. Build your team with us and know you have experienced craftsmen who have your back and can deliver.
Optimal Field Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Optimal Field Services is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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