Equipment Operator – Commercial Plumbing Construction in SAN ANTONIO, Texas at S & S Plumbing Contractors

S&S Plumbing Contractors is looking for a dependable, experienced Equipment Operator– Commercial Plumbing Construction to join our Commercial New Construction team. This position works directly with our plumbing crews performing excavation and underground work on commercial jobsites throughout San Antonio and surrounding areas.

We need someone who understands safe excavation, grade and elevations, underground utilities, and how to work from construction plans. When equipment operation is not needed, you will work alongside and assist our plumbing crew.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate mini/mid size excavators, skidsteers and other construction equipment on commercial jobsites
• Excavate trenches for underground plumbing and utility installations, maintaining proper grade, depth, slope, and elevations
• Read construction plans and work around existing underground utilities
• Backfill, compact, and assist with site restoration
• Load, unload, transport, inspect, and help maintain equipment
• Follow jobsite, trenching, excavation, and company safety requirements
• Work closely with our plumbing crews and assist with plumbing construction when equipment operation is not needed

• Proven excavator experience in a construction environment
• Experience excavating to grade and working from elevations
• Know of soil classifications strongly preferred
• Commercial underground plumbing, utility, or sitework experience preferred
• Valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record
• Experience safely transporting equipment and trailers
• Equipment/operator certifications preferred, or willingness to obtain them
• Current TSBPE Apprentice Plumber registration is a plus; must be willing and eligible to obtain one if required
• Dependable, safety-minded, and able to work well as part of a crew
• Strong work ethic with verifiable work references
• Must meet company pre-employment screening requirements, including background check and drug screening

• $26–$30/hour DOE
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Local San Antonio-area projects
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• AFLAC
• Company-paid training and licensing
• Opportunities to learn the plumbing trade and advance within the company
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

S&S Plumbing Contractors is a family-owned company celebrating 20 years in business. We have built our reputation on quality, integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in operating equipment safely and skillfully, isn't afraid to work alongside the crew, and wants a long-term opportunity with a growing commercial construction team.

If you know how to dig, know grade, understand jobsite safety, and are ready to work, we'd like to hear from you.