Operator - Civil

Alliance Construction•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

Alliance Construction is a locally owned general contractor serving Sioux Falls and surrounding areas, specializing in commercial earthwork, site preparation and development, street and highway work, demolition, and underground utilities. The Civil Operator safely operates heavy equipment and performs civil site preparation, excavation, trenching, grading, and backfill work in coordination with the Foreman and crew. The role includes routine equipment inspections and maintenance, reading project plans and grade information, and following safety procedures, especially around underground utilities and other jobsite hazards. Work is Monday through Friday, with very minimal weekend work, and projects may be in town or within drivable distance out of town.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Ability to perform physically demanding work and work in all weather conditions.
Ability to withstand the constant bumps and jolts associated with operating heavy equipment.
Excellent hand, eye, and foot coordination to operate multiple pedals, levers, and computerized controls simultaneously.
Availability Monday through Friday, with very minimal weekend work.
Ability to work on projects in town and potentially out of town at a drivable distance.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver's license (CDL).

Responsibilities

Safely operate loaders, excavators, rollers, skid steers, and other heavy machinery, including when digging trenches near existing utilities.
Perform daily walk-around safety inspections, grease equipment, check fluid levels, and connect hydraulic hoses.
Complete civil site preparation and earthwork, including stripping topsoil, cutting and filling to specified elevations, excavating footings, backfilling, and grading parking lots.
Excavate, grade, and backfill trenches to specified depths, elevations, and project requirements; prepare trenches, maintain proper slopes, and work safely around underground utilities and jobsite obstacles.
Assist with general labor tasks as needed.
Safely use levels, lasers, grade rods, tamping machines, and other hand tools.
Read and interpret construction stakes and electronic GPS monitors to determine material placement or removal.
Read and understand engineer plans, specifications, and applicable regulations.
Collaborate with the Foreman and crew to complete excavation, pipe installation, backfill, and other project tasks safely and efficiently.
Follow safety procedures and regulations, with particular attention to underground utilities and other equipment.