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Heavy Equipment Operator

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted Oct 31, 2026

Est. total comp~$70K–$115K

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The Heavy Equipment Operator is a skilled operator responsible for the safe, efficient operation of heavy earthmoving and material-handling equipment that supports Starship production, site development, and infrastructure work. This role runs excavators, loaders, dozers, graders, backhoes, and related machines to move materials, shape grades, and position components while production continues around the work. Operators work directly with engineers and technicians to inspect equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and catch issues before they stop the job. Success depends on precise control, strict safety compliance, and the ability to adapt as priorities change on a fast-moving site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures

Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment

Move and position raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment

Support inspection and maintenance of excavators, backhoe, bulldozers, graders, or loaders

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate …

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Required 3 items

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: 2+ years of experience

Other: Shift, weekend or overtime work

Preferred 2 items

Skills and tools: Excel

Certifications and licenses: CDL Class B

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Crew department: Rover Ops

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

Controls and kinematics
Perception and sensor fusion
C++ and Python
Path planning
Field testing robots

Train for it: the Rover Ops Track: Autonomy, Field Maintenance and Drones. 4 short modules, a quiz after each one and a final test. Pass it and you get the Mars Mining Certificate in Rover Operations Fundamentals, with its own public page you can link from your resume.

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I can do Controls and kinematics on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Perception and sensor fusion on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do C++ and Python on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Path planning on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Field testing robots on the job, or have used it in a class or project I have a project or work sample I could show an interviewer My resume is tailored to this kind of role I've practiced answering interview questions for this kind of job

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