Transmission Equipment Operator (On-Site)

Job No: 500097 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Austin, TX 78703 City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site

LCRA is looking for an Equipment Operator to join the team! This position is a part of a 15-man crew that works on transmission line projects throughout Central Texas. The team travels to project sites on a weekly basis and project durations can last from days to months. Do you have experience operating equipment like bulldozers, cranes, boom trucks, digging machines and/or transport equipment? Then, we want you to apply! Join us at LCRA and work your way up at an incredible company, with amazing benefits and training, that supports the local community, and whose mission is to enhance the lives of Central Texans.

You will be trusted to:

- Operate equipment as assigned for construction projects.

- 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.

- Transport heavy equipment (e.g., backhoe, dump truck, small excavator and large excavator).

- Understand and follow permitted loads, and all safety departmental policies and procedures.

- Perform work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.

You qualify with:

- Zero or more years of experience in operating large equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, cranes, tractor trailers, farm equipment or other machinery.

- Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

- Class A Texas commercial driver’s license

- Previous transmission or distribution line experience

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: 12/30/2025 Central Standard Time