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Power LaborStaffing & Recruitment

Heavy Equipment Operator

Mini Excavator

Location

Uvalde, Texas, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3+ years

Compensation

$26 - $30 per hour

Posted

10h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

Operate mini excavators to dig trenches for underground electrical systems, ensuring adherence to site plans and grade specifications. This role requires working safely around utilities and coordinating with ground crew for efficient trenching operations, alongside performing daily equipment checks and basic maintenance.

Power Labor is actively hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators with mini excavator experience for an immediate-start project in Uvalde. This is a great short-term opportunity for operators ready to get to work right away, with steady hours and per diem included.

Responsibilities

  • Operate excavators to dig trenches for underground electrical systems

  • Follow site plans and grade specifications accurately

  • Work safely around utilities and active jobsite conditions

  • Coordinate with ground crew to ensure efficient trenching operations

  • Perform daily equipment checks and basic maintenance

Qualifications

  • Proven experience operating mini excavators (trenching required)

  • Ability to work safely in a construction environment, especially around utilities

  • Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite

  • Strong work ethic and ability to maintain consistent attendance

  • Must be ready to start immediately

Why Join Power Labor

Power Labor connects skilled tradespeople with real job opportunities—fast. This role offers immediate work, steady hours, and a chance to contribute to an important infrastructure project. Our team moves quickly and supports you every step of the way to keep you working.

Benefits

  • Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time off

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Medical Insurance

  • 401k With Company Match

Updated 4h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Mini Excavator Operation • 1+ yrs
Trenching • 1+ yrs
Equipment Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Site Plan Interpretation • 1+ yrs
Safety Procedures • 1+ yrs
Coordination • 1+ yrs
Work Ethic • 1+ yrs
Attendance • 1+ yrs

Experience

3+ years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Real Estate & Facilities

Industries

Real Estate & PropTech

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$26 - $30 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Benefits and perks

Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationUvalde, Texas, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium5/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveMedium6/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow3/10
uncertaintyLow4/10
communicationMedium5/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Power Labor

Team size

Growing team

Location

Uvalde, Texas, United States

Power Labor connects skilled tradespeople with real job opportunities—fast. This role offers immediate work, steady hours, and a chance to contribute to an important infrastructure project. Our team moves quickly and supports you every step of the way to keep you working.

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Uvalde, Texas, United StatesFull Time