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Excavator Operator - TX

Glass Roots Construction, LLC
Austin, TX Intern
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
Who We Are

As a leader in the field, we design and build high-performance networks that deliver fast, reliable, and secure connectivity, supporting the digital transformation of businesses, schools, healthcare, and more. At GRC, we believe that great infrastructure is built on two things: Safety and Innovation.

Safety: This is our #1 priority. From planning to the daily grind, we look out for our crew and our communities.

Innovation: We use the latest methods to build the strongest networks.

We are looking for people who take pride in their trade and want to help us lay the foundation for a safer, more connected future.

The Opportunity

We are looking for skilled and experienced Excavator Operators who are local to the Austin, TX area to join our team on the ground floor! This position reports to the Construction Manager and represents an excellent opportunity to join an active, well-funded team, gain valuable experience, and advance your career as GRC grows.

Responsibilities

  • Must be able to operate various types of heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and/or front-end loaders
  • Ensures equipment is in good working order, at all times
  • Must possess skill, coordination, and awareness to operate heavy equipment in a safe manner with precision and efficiency
  • Willingness to operate heavy equipment for long periods with continuous attention to detail and safety
  • Maintain consistent communication among field crew members by use of hand signals or radio to align and position heavy equipment properly
  • Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the job site
  • Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up
  • Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment on the truck
  • Will be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis - JSA prior to starting construction
  • Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic
  • May be required to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies, or be on-call as work is needed to ensure work is completed
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • We tend to stay local to Texas, but we will move around the state.
  • Some out of state work may take place

Required Qualifications

  • Excavator: 1 year
  • Experience: 1 year
  • Must Have Valid Driver’s License
  • On-call and weekend availability
  • Travel is Required

Preferred Qualifications

  • FTTH, FTTX Experience
  • Class A CDL
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Understanding of basic utility construction processes and terminology a plus

Additional Information

Salary Range: $24 - $28 Hourly, based on experience

Schedule: Day Shift: Monday - Friday & Night Shift: Sunday - Thursday

Travel Requirements: 100%

Role Openings: 1

Target Start Date: 2-3 weeks from offer

Interview Process

  • Recruiter Screen
  • Hiring Manager Interview
  • Final Interview
  • Conditional offer upon successful background check

Equal Opportunity Employer

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of this job, please contact us at GRCJobs@glassrootsconstruciton.com.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

24 - 28 USD per hour(Austin, TX)

Salary : $24 - $28

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