Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator – Deep Foundations

Job overview

The Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator – Deep Foundations role is onsite at project locations across the United States, with Houston, TX listed as the job location. Pay is $45–$60 per hour. The operator joins the company’s Traveling Specialty Foundations Team, supporting deep excavation projects. The operator runs clamshell equipment to carry out accurate, safe excavation for slurry wall, diaphragm wall, cutoff wall, and other specialty foundation systems. The role helps field crews meet project specifications and schedules through equipment inspections, coordination with project personnel, and compliance with safety standards; frequent travel and extended out-of-town assignments are required.

What you'll do

• Operate cable and/or hydraulic clamshell equipment safely and efficiently
• excavate for slurry walls, diaphragm walls, cutoff walls, and other specialty foundation systems
• maintain excavation depth, alignment, and production to project specifications
• coordinate with field supervisors, engineers, crane operators, slurry crews, and ground personnel
• inspect equipment daily and report maintenance or repair needs
• assist with equipment setup, rigging, mobilization, and relocation as needed
• monitor soil and excavation conditions
• follow company, project, and OSHA safety standards
• maintain a safe, clean, organized work area
• travel frequently to active US job sites
• work overtime, nights, weekends, and extended shifts when project schedules require.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment operator

deep foundations

traveling role

houston tx

united states job sites

$45–$60/hr

clamshell operator

deep excavation

slurry walls

diaphragm walls

cutoff walls

nccco certification

osha safety

ambsims & associates

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires current NCCCO Crane Operator Certification and hands-on clamshell/grab equipment experience. Frequent travel and extended stays at out-of-town project sites are required.

About the employer

AMBSIMS & Associates Corp is hiring for this role. Industry: Site Preparation Contractors. Sector: 23.