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Heavy Equipment Operator & Landscape Project Manager (CDL Required)

Skinner Overlook Landscape and Design•Weymouth, MA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled, versatile, and dependable year-round Heavy Equipment Operator & Landscape Project Manager. A valid CDL is required to transport large machinery between jobsites. During spring and summer, the role operates heavy machinery and manages landscape construction projects from start to finish. In winter, the role leads winter operations, operates heavy machinery, and plows to keep client properties clear. The position includes operating equipment for grading, excavation, trenching, and material moving; leading field crews on landscape construction and installation projects; preparing sites according to plans; transporting machinery and materials; overseeing jobsite safety and supplies; and serving as a professional contact for clients and inspectors. Winter work includes snow plowing and removal, applying salt and de-icing materials, and responding to snow events. The role also performs vehicle and equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and reports mechanical issues.

Requirements

  • Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
  • Valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card.
  • 3–5 years of experience safely operating excavators and skid steers in a commercial landscape, masonry, or excavation setting.
  • Proven experience managing field crews and overseeing landscape projects from ground-breaking to completion.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., withstand long periods of equipment operation, and work in extreme weather, including summer heat and sub-zero winter storms.
  • Willingness to work varied shifts and extended hours depending on seasonal demands and weather events.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate excavators, skid steers, track loaders, and other heavy equipment for grading, excavation, trenching, and material moving.
  • Lead field crews on landscape construction and installation projects, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to design specifications.
  • Read blueprints or layout plans and perform site grading, drainage installations, and hardscape preparation.
  • Use a CDL to load, secure, and transport heavy machinery, materials, and attachments to and from jobsites using commercial trucks and trailers.
  • Oversee crew safety protocols and on-site material inventories, and serve as a professional point of contact for clients and inspectors.
  • Operate commercial plow trucks, loaders, or skid steers equipped with containment plows during winter weather events.
  • Distribute bulk salt and de-icing materials across commercial or high-end residential properties.
  • Maintain flexible, 24/7 availability during winter storms, typically December through March, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of commercial vehicles and heavy equipment in compliance with DOT regulations.
  • Conduct routine greasing, fluid checks, and basic field maintenance on excavators and skid steers.
  • Report mechanical issues or damage promptly to the Fleet Manager or shop mechanics.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment in vehicles, machinery, and jobsites.

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