Heavy Equipment Operator
About The Position
Operator with CDL– Environmental & Remediation North Dakota (Tioga / Watford City) Full-Time | Hourly | 40–60 HRS/WEEK | Overtime Expected What You’ll Do Safely operate a backhoe on environmental remediation and oilfield projects Operate dozers, excavators, loaders, graders, skid steers & more Load and haul materials and equipment using company trucks and trailers Transport equipment and materials across state lines as required using heavy-haul CDL skills Perform trenching, precision excavation, grading, and backfill operations Excavate around utilities, pipelines, and existing infrastructure Maintain proper trench depth, slope, and compaction Load trucks and move material as needed Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance Work closely with field crews to meet production and safety goals Travel to project sites across Western North Dakota Work outdoors daily in heat, cold, wind, mud, snow, and uneven terrain Assist with ground labor when required This is labor-intensive outdoor field work in active industrial environments. This is not a light-duty or indoor position.
Requirements
- 3+ years of backhoe operating experience required
- Valid, up-to-date Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A) with the ability to drive across state lines
- Must stay alert and aware of surroundings at all times
- Must recognize hazards and operate safely at all times
- Must pay attention to surroundings and work safely
- Must stay focused and aware of people, equipment, and jobsite hazards
- Must maintain constant awareness to prevent accidents
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable 5-year MVR
- Reliable transportation to report to the Tioga or Watford City office
- Willingness to work overtime (40–60 hours per week typical)
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening
Nice To Haves
- Experience hauling equipment and materials a plus
- Experience in oilfield, environmental, pipeline, or construction settings
- Ability to read grade stakes and follow site plans accurately
- OSHA 10, OSHA 40 HAZWOPER, PEC Safeland, or CDL preferred. Paid training available.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a backhoe on environmental remediation and oilfield projects
- Operate dozers, excavators, loaders, graders, skid steers & more
- Load and haul materials and equipment using company trucks and trailers
- Transport equipment and materials across state lines as required using heavy-haul CDL skills
- Perform trenching, precision excavation, grading, and backfill operations
- Excavate around utilities, pipelines, and existing infrastructure
- Maintain proper trench depth, slope, and compaction
- Load trucks and move material as needed
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
- Work closely with field crews to meet production and safety goals
- Travel to project sites across Western North Dakota
- Work outdoors daily in heat, cold, wind, mud, snow, and uneven terrain
- Assist with ground labor when required
Benefits
- 40+ hours per week
- Overtime paid in accordance with federal and North Dakota law
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Paid Time Off plus Company Holidays
- FR gear provided
- Steel toe boot allowance
- Company phone stipend after 90 days
- Paid training and certifications
- Advancement into Lead Operator or Foreman roles
- CDL Upkeep
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
