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Heavy Equipment Operator

APTIM
Remote, TX Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

Job Overview:

As a Lead equipment Operator with APTIM, you will operate excavator, off road truck skid loader, man lift and extend a boom forklift fusion machines for installation of HDPE piping at the landfills we do our projects on.

 

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Read and follow drawing sets to complete tasks on the project site.
  • Follow all maintenance and safety procedures.
  • Connect sections of pipe, using HDPE welding machines and PVC pipe with Glue and primer.
  • Maintain and adjust machinery to ensure proper performance.
  • Operate off road trucks and excavators on side slopes
  • Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
  • Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
  • Repair or replace defective parts of machinery, such as rotary drill rigs, water trucks, air compressors, and pumps using hand tools.
  • Install well heads and valves

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have at least 3 years of heavy equipment operation experience
  • Must have at least at high school diploma or equivalent
  • Proficiently operates hand and foot levers to insure proper operation of assigned equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of safely operating assigned equipment.
  • Uses time effectively; anticipates obstacles, adjusts priorities as needs change and keeps others informed of progress.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and be adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication. · Strong time management and organizational skills.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C

Explanation for Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

 

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

  • Work that is worthy of your time and talent
  • Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
  • Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
  • A voice in making our company better
  • Investment into your personal and professional development

 

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $33- $35 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

 

Employee Benefits

APTIM Envir and Infra, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
  • Company paid and optional Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
  • 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
    • APTIM 401(k) Guide
    • APTIM - Helpful Documents

 

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