Heavy Equipment Operator

Veteran Hiring Solutions • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Veteran Hiring Solutions is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for an established commercial general contractor in the Atlanta market. This client is a self-perform builder with a developed operator training program and a career ladder, offering long-term employment opportunities. The role is designed for individuals with some experience around equipment, potentially from military, farming, or driving backgrounds, or those with mechanical experience who haven't yet operated heavy machinery. The company emphasizes providing a chance to learn and progress through a structured operator development program, starting with foundational equipment and moving up to more complex machinery like rollers, skid steers, dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, dozers, and motor graders. The program allows individuals to climb the career ladder at their own pace, with foreman trainers assigned to guide their development.

Requirements

• Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
• Intelligence and willingness to learn at speed.
• Reflexive care about safety, especially around personnel.
• Capacity to receive correction from a foreman with more experience.
• Reliable presence and discipline (arriving 15-30 minutes early is encouraged).
• Some hands-on experience with machinery, equipment, vehicles, or tools (military equipment operation, mechanical or maintenance work, agricultural equipment, fleet driving, comparable).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites within 40 miles of Atlanta.
• Ability to pass standard pre-employment screening (drug-free workplace).

Nice To Haves

• Five years of industrial construction equipment experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Become trusted on foundational equipment within 90 days (rollers, skid steers, dump trucks).
• Complete daily greasing and pre-operation inspections without being asked.
• Operate with constant situational awareness, aiming for zero pedestrian and struck-by incidents.
• Progress to mid-tier equipment (backhoe, basic excavator) within 12 months under trainer oversight.
• Master at least two major pieces of equipment (excavator and one other like dozer, motor grader, or backhoe) within 24 months.
• Become a crew anchor, requested by name for future projects.

Benefits

• Base pay: $28.00–$32.00 per hour.
• Overtime paid for field personnel.
• Health coverage (Medical, dental, and vision) effective day one.
• Company-provided life insurance effective day one.
• 401(k) eligible day one.
• Career progression to crew lead and superintendent with potential for six-figure compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed