TerraFirma
Heavy Equipment Operator - Heavy Civil & Excavation
Robot Ranch (Austin, TX) · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jul 14, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years operating heavy equipment for site preparation and excavation.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
About the job
Operate heavy equipment and use automation and remote-control technologies to perform site preparation and excavation work.
What you'll do
- Operate heavy equipment for site preparation and excavation, following project specifications and safety protocols.
- Learn and use Mission Control and on-site remote-control technology; inspect equipment and onboard technology and report maintenance needs digitally.
- Maintain a safe work environment, assist with minor troubleshooting, and coordinate repairs with maintenance partners.
What they ask for
- At least 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience in site preparation and excavation.
- Proven affinity with technological systems or experience using construction software.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel to project sites, work flexible hours including weekends when required, and relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance.
Nice to have
- Strong understanding of earthworks processes such as grading, compaction, and trenching; ability to read digital site plans, blueprints, and grade stakes.
- High tech literacy and interest in new technologies such as drones, simulators, or digital tools.
Tools
Mission Control, on-site remote controlling technology
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