Heavy Equipment Operator -CDL Required
Heavy Equipment Operator -CDL Required
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Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking a dependable safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator with proven excavation experience to join our dynamic construction team. In this critical role you will dig backfill and grade using a variety of heavy machinery including bulldozers backhoes excavators skid steers and dump trucks. The ideal candidate understands construction site plans and grading requirements and brings strong GPS/Trimble experience to ensure precision and efficiency. Youll play a key part in foundation excavation trenching for utilities and site preparation-often the first and most essential stage of any build. If youre driven experienced and thrive in outdoor hands-on environments we want to hear from you!
- Equipment Operation & Site Work (50%) Operate excavators bulldozers backhoes skid steers and other heavy machinery to dig backfill grade and prepare job sites. Includes GPS/Trimble use snow removal and foundation work.
- General Labor & Utility Support (20%) Perform supporting labor tasks such as shooting grade uncovering utilities trenching compacting and assisting crew members with physical site tasks.
- Transportation & Equipment (15%) Care Load haul and unload equipment and materials; perform routine maintenance inspections and report issues; keep equipment and job site clean and safe.
- Communication Travel & Documentation (15%) Coordinate with the Excavation Manager interpret blueprints/site plans follow schedules travel to job sites (including overnights) and complete required paperwork.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid drivers license with clean record (CDL preferred)
- Experience with dump trucks excavators loaders backhoes dozers skid steers forklifts
- Strong understanding of plans specs and blueprints
- Microsoft Office skills
- Knowledge of construction process troubleshooting teamwork
Preferred:
- OSHA/Excavation Competent Person
- CPR/First Aid
- GPS/Trimble
- sewer/water experience
Physical Requirements Must tolerate working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions. Capable of lifting/moving 75-100 lbs. bending twisting climbing squatting reaching and working in trenches or confined spaces.
Special Requirements Must be available for regular in-state travel work 45-50 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with occasional overtime or overnight stays depending on job site location.
Work Environment This role works outdoors on active construction sites exposed to dust noise uneven terrain and various weather conditions. Heavy equipment and power tool use is routine.
Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that may be required. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Employment Type
Full Time
