Equipment Operator I

LocationGonzales, TX
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$41,600

About This Job


Equipment Operator I


Office Location


Gonzales office


825 E Sarah DeWitt Dr


Gonzales, Texas 78629



What We Are Looking For

GVEC is looking to hire you for the position of Equipment Operator I to deliver the unexpected with a willingness to continuously develop yourself, your department, and our organization. As an Equipment Operator I, you will help with patrolling, mowing, spraying brush and trimming transmission and distribution lines using tractors, rangers, bucket trucks and chain saws



Your Pay

The minimum starting pay for this role is $20.00/hr plus bonuses that are tied to a multitude of organizational benchmarks set forth annually. Pay will be determined by skills, qualifications and experience.



How You’ll Help

Assist the Vegetation Management Team in meeting the daily work schedule, goals and tasks
Drive and operate trucks and equipment
Work under supervision to operate various pieces of equipment such as chainsaws, weed eaters, tractors and mowing equipment
Haul materials to and from locations
Clear right-of-way for new construction sites
Assist Line Crews as needed
Wash and clean vehicles and equipment as needed
Perform fence repair and gate installation



Experience/Skills You’ll Need

Must have knowledge of safety precautions of motorized equipment and vehicles according to the policies of GVEC
Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic
Must be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of start date
Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Team player with the resolve to provide and take constructive criticism that helps evolve the team
Ideal candidate must be able to work under adverse conditions, handle temperature extremes and be willing to work overtime as well as in urgent situations as needed
Must be able to lift 60 lbs. and carry a backpack to perform specific duties within the Vegetation department



Preferred Experience/Skills

Be able to understand the load chart on the equipment while operating
Recognizing energized parts, clearances, rubber glove usage and vehicle grounding
Knowledge of GVEC spec books
Basic computer skills to navigate locations through GVEC’s mapping system
CDL Driver’s License



Our Purpose and Culture

GVEC proudly provides Electric, Internet, HVAC, Solar and Battery Storage, and Electrician services in and around South-Central Texas. We have high expectations for our team members and in turn, support them with an excellent total rewards package and advancement opportunities. We want people who offer talent, a positive attitude, creative ideas and strong work ethic to deliver unexpected results.


We are a team of high achievers who hold each other accountable in exceeding our customers’ expectations and empowering the communities we serve. That accountability culture is what has helped us build an environment of honesty, teamwork, and support, resulting in employees surrounded by coworkers who are dependable. We focus on accomplishing our goals with an outward mindset: being mindful of how our work and actions impact others, as well as seeing people for who they are and the unique value their perspective brings to us as a whole.



Your Benefits

Medical Plans
401K Matching
Financial Incentives and Rewards
Wellness Program
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Employee Development
Community Impact
Work-Life Balance



Application Deadline: May 29, 2025


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