Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator – Heavy Civil Construction

Boston, MA | $65 - $80/hr | OSHA 10 & 2A-1C License Required

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll run a variety of machinery to support roadway, utility, and site development work. You’ll perform excavation, grading, trenching, and material handling operations that keep our projects on schedule and up to standard.

You’ll work with a close‑knit team of pipe layers, laborers, and supervisors to safely deliver essential infrastructure throughout the region.

• Operate heavy equipment including:
  Excavators, dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, rollers, and more.
• Perform excavation, trenching, back filling, and site grading.
• Assist with installing storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and water utilities.
• Follow grade stakes, laser levels, and project plans to achieve accurate elevations.
• Load/unload materials such as pipe, aggregate, and spoils.
• Work closely with field crews to ensure safe and efficient workflow.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and coordinate maintenance needs.
• Maintain safe and compliant equipment operations.
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and hazard‑free.

• Strong proficiency operating multiple types of heavy civil equipment.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, grades, and stakes.
• Solid knowledge of trench safety, utility work, and excavation practices.
• Good communication skills and a team‑focused attitude.

• 4+ years of heavy equipment operator experience (roadway, site, or utility construction).
• Experience with public infrastructure projects (municipal, DOT, or state).

We value our operators and invest in their long‑term success. You’ll enjoy:

• High hourly wages based on experience
• Prevailing wage opportunities on qualifying projects
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Consistent overtime availability

• A safety‑first culture
• Experienced crews
• Reliable work schedule
• Supportive leadership

• Outdoor work on active construction and roadway sites
• Exposure to dust, noise, heavy machinery, and changing New England weather
• Fast‑paced environment with strong safety protocols

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boston, MA.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Boston,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.