Heavy Equipment Operator
About the job
- At least 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment in a high-traffic environment.
- Physical capability to navigate rugged terrain while performing the job duties.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
- Knowledge of sub-base materials and aggregate placement and compaction.
- Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures, including backing-up procedures, use of flagmen and spotters, signage, incident reporting, required personal protective equipment, and lifting heavy loads.
- Knowledge of underground and overhead services and articulation.
- Ability to work independently and maintain a work schedule.
- Knowledge of excavator/backhoe loading requirements, load charts, and critical picks.
- Ability to pass a post-offer drug screen.
- Safely operate bulldozers and excavators/trackhoes.
- Handle and move material.
- Maintain daily equipment-usage logs and equipment maintenance.
- Identify, report, and correct hazards.
- Perform work in accordance with health, safety, and environmental rules to enhance workplace safety.
- Read locate sheets and identify possible underground and overhead utilities.
- At least 10 years of experience operating heavy equipment in a high-traffic environment.
- OSHA safety training.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
About the company
Southland Holdings coordinates seven subsidiaries to design, build, and manage large infrastructure projects worldwide. They self-perform most work in-house, using capabilities from design to project management to complete complex projects across the U.S. and in over 60 countries. They stand out through a long-established, multi-subsidiary structure with extensive in-house expertise, a 100% project completion rate, and a focus on challenging environments. Their goal is to deliver high-quality infrastructure that improves environments and people’s lives, upholding reliability and end-to-end execution.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Grapevine, Texas
Founded
1900
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 surety agreements provide $209.8 million financing and roughly $27 million annual cash relief.
- The term loan reset to 4% PIK interest, suspended amortization, and removed covenants through 2028.
- Management expects 38% of backlog to convert to revenue over the next twelve months.
What critics are saying
- June 2026 equity deficit hit $248.2 million, signaling existential balance-sheet stress.
- WSCC disputes still consumed $34 million judgment exposure and $5 million settlement cash by September 2026.
- Repayment to sureties defers until March 2027, masking liquidity strain rather than eliminating it.
What makes Southland Holdings unique
- Southland specializes in tunnels, bridges, water infrastructure, and complex bonded civil projects.
- Its $1.68 billion June 2026 backlog still spans higher-complexity infrastructure across North America.
- Surety providers now finance bonded work, giving Southland unusual access to project completion capital.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays