Loader Operator; Underground Wet Utilities

Position: Loader Operator (Underground Wet Utilities)

Location: St. Louis

Heavy Equipment Operator –

Location:

Harlingen, TX Open Positions

• Excavator Operator
• Main Line Operator
• Backfill Operator
• Loader Operator

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as part of a crew to support project objectives.
• Operate or tend machinery equipped with buckets to excavate and load loose materials.
• Operate construction equipment such as power shovels, trenchers, and bulldozers.
• Operate heavy equipment safely and in full compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform daily equipment inspections before and after operation.
• Clean cab, tracks, and windshield daily; grease and check fluids regularly.
• Maintain proper slope, benching, and spoil pile placement per OSHA standards, including correct use of trench boxes and safety systems.
• Excavate responsibly around existing utilities and enforce hand-digging when working in proximity.
• Apply proper rigging techniques when lifting or moving materials.
• Immediately report any equipment damage to the Supervisor.
• Attend required Operator Certification Training.
• Follow hand signals, grade stakes, and other markings to ensure work is performed to specifications.
• Assist with all manual labor tasks as directed by the Crew Leader, Foreman, or Supervisor.
• Perform physically demanding construction duties.
• Assist crew members with installing underground pipes and conduits, performing shovel and trench work, and operating power tools.
• Comply with all OSHA and company safety policies and guidelines, including use of stop-work authority when necessary.
• Support and promote a positive safety culture.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions accurately.
• Flexibility to adapt as assignments or priorities change.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities and team members.
• Basic arithmetic skills for counting, measuring, and inventory tasks.
• Capacity to remain efficient and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to make sound, timely decisions under pressure and during unexpected situations or delays.
• Strong multitasking skills, with the ability to analyze issues and solve problems effectively.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

What You Get from Working at Moss

• An incredible culture built on our core values.
• Competitive pay and solid benefits.
• Onsite amenities including fitness center, basketball and pickleball courts, and personal training.
• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.
• Employee Ownership, as an ESOP company, your hard work directly contributes to the value you build.

Benefits offered

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, accident & critical illness plans.
• Multiple health plan options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee ownership through our ESOP program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace. We participate in E-Verify, and all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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