Heavy Equipment Operator

• Operate various types of heavy construction equipment safely and productively
• Perform excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, loading, material handling, and site preparation
• Read and interpret grade stakes, construction plans, site markings, and surveying references
• Establish and maintain required grades and elevations
• Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and daily equipment inspections
• Identify and report equipment defects, maintenance issues, and safety concerns
• Perform basic preventive maintenance, including fluid checks, lubrication, and cleaning
• Follow project specifications, supervisor instructions, and established work plans
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, project safety requirements, environmental regulations, and company policies
• Work safely around utilities, underground infrastructure, structures, and other job-site hazards
• Assist labor crews and other field personnel as needed
• Maintain equipment logs, inspection reports, and daily activity reports
• Support emergency response, disaster recovery, and debris management operations
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and required training programs
• Operate equipment including hydraulic excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, wheel loaders, skid steers, motor graders, compactors and rollers, telehandlers, articulated dump trucks, and water trucks

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience operating heavy construction equipment
• Working knowledge of grade reading, basic surveying references, and site layout controls
• Working knowledge of excavation, grading, and earthmoving operations
• Ability to safely operate multiple types of construction equipment
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, drawings, and project specifications
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Heavy equipment operator certification(s) as applicable or required
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings, including background checks and drug testing when required
• High school diploma or GED preferred