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O6 Environmental Services

Lead Operator / Working Foreman – Environmental & Civil Construction

O6 Environmental Services, Beaumont, Texas, us, 77726

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Lead Operator / Working Foreman – Environmental & Civil Construction Job Title:

Lead Operator / Working Foreman – Environmental & Civil Construction

Employee Type:

Full‑Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Superintendent / Project Manager

Schedule:

Monday–Friday with overtime as needed

Location:

Nederland, TX

About O6 Environmental:

O6 Environmental is a self‑performing environmental contractor with a 20‑year track record completing complex remediation, earthwork, and civil construction projects across the U.S. We take pride in performance, safety, and the ability to self‑perform critical scopes that keep projects moving.

Summary:

We need a Lead Operator / Working Foreman who can take control of field production and keep work moving. This role blends equipment operation with directing crews, coordinating with the superintendent, and pushing daily progress across earthwork, utilities, and site development. Strong GPS (Topcon) skills and the ability to read plans and set layout are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment and assist with trenching, grading, and pipe work

Lead field crews to hit daily and weekly production goals

Support the superintendent with planning, sequencing, and quality checks

Perform basic layout, verify grades, and operate Topcon GPS systems confidently

Direct laborers and operators on task assignments and hold‑point requirements

Maintain safe operations in active excavation, piping, and remediation areas

Conduct equipment inspections and coordinate field maintenance needs

Communicate field issues quickly to avoid delays in decision making

Assist with dewatering, trench safety, pipe installation, and backfill operations

Complete daily reporting (headcounts, progress, issues)

Required Skills & Experience

Strong heavy equipment operator with civil and infrastructure background

Topcon GPS experience (building surfaces, checking grade, offsets, etc.)

Ability to read plans, understand cut/fill, slopes, and trench requirements

Strong leadership presence – able to take direction and also run work independently

High awareness of job‑site safety and working around utilities, pipe, and excavation

Ability to train less‑experienced operators and push production without compromising safety

Comfortable working long days and adapting to shifting priorities

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

40‑Hour HAZWOPER (or willingness to obtain; training provided)

OSHA 10 or 30

Experience on large civil/environmental projects

Work Conditions

Outdoor work in all weather

Ability to safely lift, climb, enter excavations, and perform physical tasks

Must pass pre‑employment drug screen and background check

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay based on experience

Overtime opportunities

Health & dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Stable long‑term project workload and growth opportunities

O6 Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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