Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Experience in mass earthwork and/or underground utilities on a heavy civil job site.
• Hands-on experience operating an excavator, dozer, or loader.
• Ability to move dirt and/or install pipe efficiently without sacrificing safety or quality.
• Ability to read grade stakes, measure in tenths, and execute grades accurately.
• Strong accountability, forward planning, and commitment to safety.
• Willingness to keep learning, ask questions, and improve.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience working with GPS.
• CDL-A.

Responsibilities

• Operate GPS-equipped excavators, dozers, loaders, and other equipment for pipe and dirt work.
• Move dirt, install pipe, and shape sites for subdivisions and large commercial projects.
• Plan ahead, anticipate project phases, sequence work effectively, and minimize idle time.
• Identify hazards, prioritize safety, and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Coordinate and communicate with the crew, help others, and prevent rework.
• Deliver work that meets grade, quality, and production expectations.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and 50% coverage for family.
• Paid bonus program tied to company and individual performance.
• Two weeks of paid time off.
• Per diem for projects more than 1.5 hours from the office.
• Steady, year-round work with overtime opportunities.