Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & REMEDIATION (Travel Required)

Location: Houston, TX (Travel throughout TX and other states required)
Compensation: Hourly rate commiserate with past experience + Paid Travel + Per Diem + Company-Paid Lodging (unless employee has their own RV they prefer to use – reimbursement available there)

ABOUT BLUE WORLD

Blue World Construction (www.bluwrld.com) specializes in complex civil and environmental construction projects across the United States. Our work includes major remediation sites, large-scale site grading, industrial plant expansions, pumping systems, and pipeline installation.

We are not a production dirt crew — we perform technical, safety-driven work on high-profile projects where precision and professionalism matter.

If you're a skilled operator who wants to work on challenging projects with a company that values safety, quality, and long-term growth, we want to talk to you.

IMPORTANT – TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

This position is Houston-based but requires travel, often in rotations up to 3 weeks at a time.

Blue World pays for:

• Travel time
• Airfare (when required)
• Lodging (hotel/Airbnb/VRBO)
• Daily per diem

If you are not willing to travel, this is not the right position for you.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with strong underground utility and pipeline experience who can operate efficiently in varying soil conditions and active construction environments.

You must be comfortable operating:

• Hydraulic excavators (mini to 80,000 lb class)
• Dozers
• Loaders

Experience with:

• Trench excavation and trench boxes
• Utility installation (C900PVC, HDPE, DIP, etc.)
• Cut/fill and grade control
• Working around crews safely and efficiently

This is a working operator role. You will be expected to get off the machine and assist with:

• Pipe installation (above and below ground)
• Site prep and clearing
• Basic rigging
• HDPE fusion (preferred)
• Minor carpentry or welding tasks
• General field construction duties

We hire team-oriented field professionals — not seat-only operators.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years heavy civil construction experience
• Proven underground utility or pipeline installation experience
• Valid driver's license
• Strong safety record
• Willingness to travel
• Physically capable of performing labor tasks when required

Preferred Current Training Certificates:

• OSHA 30
• OSHA 40 HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120)
• HDPE fusion certification
• Rigging certification
• Welding experience

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Ability to carry grade consistently
• Experience in environmental or remediation sites
• Ability to lead small crews when needed
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Professional attitude on multi-state projects

WHO THIS IS NOT FOR

This position is not ideal for:

• Operators who only want to stay in the cab
• Candidates unwilling to travel
• Individuals who struggle working in structured, safety-focused environments

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Paid travel time and expenses
• Per diem
• Company-paid lodging
• Medical benefits
• Growth opportunities into Lead Operator or Foreman roles
• Stable pipeline of complex work across multiple states

TYPICAL HOURS/SCHEDULE:

• 7am-4pm
• Monday-Friday
• Overtime is available – please understand there is no guarantee of OT

BENEFITS:waiting period in accordance with the Corporate Employee Handbook; only full-time employees are eligible

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off and sick time
• Vision Insurance

Blue World Construction is committed to our employees' health and safety, and to making sure they are taken care of week in and week out. If you feel like you would make a valuable addition to our team, do not hesitate to apply!