Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: United States ·

Summary
We are seeking an experienced Construction Equipment Operator to safely and efficiently operate a variety of heavy machinery, including dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, graders, tracked excavators, and water trucks. This role involves excavation, grading, and loading earth materials to support construction projects.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Learn, follow, and enforce all safety regulations.

  • Identify and avoid potential hazards, such as utility lines, falling objects, and other equipment.

  • Locate underground services (pipes, wires, etc.) before starting work.

  • Monitor site operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

  • Operate attachments (blades, buckets, scrapers, swing booms) using pedals, levers, and hand wheels.

  • Start engines and maneuver equipment such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, and backhoes.

  • Coordinate movements with crew members using hand or audio signals.

  • Load and move dirt, rocks, and materials using heavy equipment.

  • Inspect and maintain fuel supplies at job sites.

  • Maneuver equipment over terrain to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks, or to level and grade surfaces.


Requirements

  • Strong commitment to safety practices.

  • Ability to follow instructions and meet project standards.

  • Accurate judgment of distances, slopes, and site conditions.

  • Decision-making based on standards and safety guidelines.

  • Physical ability to stoop, bend, crouch, and fully use hands, arms, and legs.

  • Good vision and hearing (natural or corrected).

  • Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and carry up to 50 lbs.

  • Willingness to work in dusty, dirty, or challenging site conditions.

  • Must pass construction equipment operator qualification testing/observation.


Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

  • 2–3 years of verifiable, relevant equipment operating experience required.


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