Heavy Equipment Operator / Dirt Work
About The Position
Alyeska Builders is a locally owned general contractor serving Interior Alaska, and we're looking for experienced equipment operators and dirt work professionals who take pride in quality workmanship and want to be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together. We offer year-round employment, competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, excellent benefits, and a positive team culture where hard work is recognized and careers are built. Our dirt work season may slow down during the winter, but our commitment to the right people doesn't. We take pride in finding ways to keep our team employed year-round. Winter work may look different depending on available projects and can include snow removal, mitigation work, demolition, remodels, and other construction work.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of dirt work, excavation, or equipment operating experience
- Experience safely operating excavation and earthmoving equipment
- Understanding of excavation, grading, compaction, and site preparation
- Ability and willingness to work both in and out of equipment as the job requires
- General construction and multi-trade experience are a plus
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Ability to regularly lift 50+ pounds
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
- Positive attitude, attention to detail, and team-first mentality
Responsibilities
- Site preparation, excavation, grading, and backfill
- Foundation and utility excavation
- Building pads, driveways, and site access
- Trenching and drainage work
- Fine and rough grading
- Loading, moving, placing, and compacting materials
- Operating excavators, skid steers, loaders, compactors, and other equipment
- Performing basic equipment inspections and daily maintenance
- Working safely around utilities, structures, equipment, and other crew members
- Assisting with general dirt work and labor as needed
- Working alongside other trades on residential and commercial projects
- Maintaining clean, professional job sites and quality workmanship
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Year-round employment available
- Seasonal employment available if preferred
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Fitness Membership Incentive
- Company-provided OSHA-10 training
- Company-paid DOT physicals (when applicable)
- Opportunities for continued training and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
