Heavy Equipment Operator - Civil

Flare Construction, LLC•Murray, UT

20d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for Heavy Equipment Operators (Levels I–IV) to work on civil construction projects across the western U.S. - from roads, bridges, and grading to substation site development, right-of-way work, and underground utilities. The level of equipment complexity and independence scales with your experience. This is a field-based role on active construction sites across the western U.S. Travel to remote project sites is required and may include extended field assignments. Outdoor work in all weather conditions is expected. Flare Construction's Civil Division is a key player in heavy civil construction and right-of-way work across the western U.S. We specialize in civil earthwork, utility construction, and energy infrastructure projects that power communities and connect industries - delivering excellence through safety, quality, and integrity on every job. Established in 1976 and now a Quanta Services company, Flare brings the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 enterprise with the culture and agility of a specialized field contractor.

Requirements

Entry level — some construction or equipment operation experience preferred.
OSHA 10-Hour required (or completed within 90 days). Valid driver's license required.
Minimum 2,000 hours of equipment operating experience.
OSHA 10-Hour required. Valid driver's license required.
Minimum 20,000 hours of progressive equipment operating experience.
OSHA 30 preferred. CDL Class A or B preferred for equipment transport. SWPPP awareness training a plus.
Extensive multi-project heavy equipment experience with mastery across multiple equipment categories.
Demonstrated crew coordination and operator training experience.
OSHA 30 preferred. CDL Class A or B preferred. Hazwoper or SWPPP awareness training a plus where reclamation work is in scope.

Responsibilities

Safely operate construction equipment on active project sites.
Conduct daily pre-shift inspections; fuel, lubricate, and maintain equipment.
Follow all company and site-specific safety policies; wear required PPE at all times.
Report hazards, malfunctions, and unsafe conditions to the Foreman immediately.
Operate light equipment (skid steers, mini-excavators, backhoes) under direct supervision.
Support trenching, grading, and basic excavation tasks.
Operate Dozers, graders, and mid-size excavators with growing idependence.
Mentoring junior operators when assigned.
Lead complex excavation, trenching, and grading operations across all equipment types.
Plan reading, grade stake interpretation, and on-the-job operator mentoring.
Expert-level operation of all equipment types for complex or large-scale scopes.
Crew coordination, operator training, safety briefing leadership, and equipment documentation.