**Description** **Austin Bridge & Road** is currently seeking experienced **Loader Operator** for **Sanger Texas** construction projects. We excel at what we do and are looking for talented construction professionals that want to excel with us. The backhoe operator is responsible for operating the backhoe equipment to excavate ditches and structures, lay pipe and precast concrete structures, carry material in the loader bucket, and general excavation and backfill work. **Responsibilities** + Perform daily equipment maintenance and inspections + Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner + Participate as a vital team member, contributing towards Austin’s success + Attend daily safety meetings + Follow safety policies and procedures + Work hours adjusted to meet the project’s needs; days, nights and weekends + Able to work in adverse weather conditions, hot or cold temperatures + Other duties as assigned **Qualifications** + 1+ years of experience operating a backhoe + Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety + Diligent in demonstrating safe work practices. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com (https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/who-we-are) **Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** Applicant must be Legally Authorized to work for ANY Employer in the United States. Austin is Unable to Sponsor or take over sponsorship of any Visa for this position. **About Austin Bridge and Road** A leader in the heavy highway and transportation infrastructure industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road has built landmark projects from Arizona to North Carolina, including complex urban highway interchanges, tollways, runways, port facilities, border crossings, automated people mover guide-ways and specialty bridges. Our customers rely on our expertise in construction management on conventionally bid projects and newer procurement methods, including design-build, construction manager at-risk and construction management/general contracting. It is the policy of Austin Bridge & Road, L.P. to assure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regards to their race, religion, sex, color or national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics or status. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. **No Agency Inquiries Please** Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, become the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee. **Qualifications** **Experience** **Required** + 1 year: 1+ years of experience in operating backhoe earthwork construction