Heavy Equipment Operator

Job No: 499965 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: La Grange, TX City: LaGrange State: Texas Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site

Do you enjoy operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, tractors, dozers and other equipment? We have an opportunity for you! At LCRA, we are looking for an Equipment Operator to join our FPP operations team! In this role you will utilize your expertise and enhance skillsets to support power plant operations. We are seeking individuals to join our extraordinary company, which offers competitive benefits and formal training. Our commitment extends beyond our team, as we actively support the local community. The ideal candidate will strive for excellence in all areas of their work while exemplifying LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and operating with safety!

You will be trusted to:

- Assist in the operation of equipment as assigned for power plant operations. Operate equipment such as a vacuum truck, excavator, backhoe, tractor/shredder, skid steer etc.

- Maintain equipment. Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate, and make minor adjustments and repairs on the equipment or, may make arrangements for major repairs and overhaul as needed.

- Participate in training to gain greater knowledge of procedures, tools and equipment operation pertinent to assigned work area.

- Assist in operation of hydraulic cranes and bridges cranes for the loading and unloading of material.

- Assist and/or direct lower level employees (such as helpers and temporary workers) in the practice of safe and proper use of tools and equipment.

You qualify with:

- Two or more years of experience in operating large equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, cranes, farm equipment or other construction-related machinery or other relevant experience.

You are a great fit with:

Class A Texas commercial driver's license

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Applications close: 10/07/2025 Central Daylight Time