Heavy Equipment Operator I

About the role

Lewis Energy Group, a vertically integrated exploration and production company and leading natural gas producer in South Texas, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator I in Encinal, TX. The operator runs light to heavy vehicles and equipment in installation, maintenance and repair work, working independently or as part of a crew on infrastructure and property projects.

Key responsibilities

• Operate equipment according to company procedures, following safety regulations and performing daily safety and maintenance checks
• Respond to emergency and after-hours calls on nights, weekends and holidays
• Identify hazards during installation, maintenance and repair projects and choose the right operating procedures
• Set up work-site safety measures such as barricades and cones, prepare for excavation, assist with utility locates and help prepare for confined-space entry
• May perform duties of Equipment Operator I, II or Roustabout, and work with the supervisor on field crews or subcontractors
• Assume foreman responsibilities in their absence

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum of four years of related experience
• Able to read, write and understand simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Excellent problem-solving and reasoning abilities

What we offer

• Shifts up to 12 hours, 5/2 schedule, overtime as needed
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with immediate matching contribution
• Annual discretionary bonus, generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program, on-site fitness center and wellness events