Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description

This role involves operating a variety of heavy equipment to support construction utility trenching and excavating projects. You safely and efficiently handle excavators of various sizes, skid steers, compact track loaders, and front-end loaders while maintaining accurate logs and following all safety procedures. You work as part of a crew, take direction well, and consistently demonstrate responsibility, honesty, and punctuality.

• Operate heavy equipment, including excavators of all sizes (particularly 85G and smaller), skid steers, compact track loaders, and front-end loaders with confidence and minimal supervision.
• Perform construction utility trenching and excavating tasks safely and efficiently according to project plans and site requirements.
• Maintain accurate logs and records related to equipment use, work performed, and any incidents or safety observations.
• Make accurate and safe decisions that protect yourself, your crew, and others on or near the job site.
• Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and ensure it is used properly and consistently.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and crew leads, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors to coordinate equipment movement, trenching operations, and site activities.
• Work flexible hours, including days, nights, and weekends, as required by project schedules.
• Lift and move materials weighing 50 pounds or more as needed to support site operations.
• Perform work from heights when required, following all safety protocols and using appropriate fall protection.
• Arrive at the designated office location on time to meet the crew and ride together to the job site.
• Clock in at the office before traveling to the work site and clock out upon returning, ensuring accurate timekeeping for drive time and work hours.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment around equipment and work areas.
• Demonstrate reliability, honesty, and punctuality in all aspects of the job.

• Proficiency in heavy equipment operation, including excavators (especially 85G and smaller), skid steers, compact track loaders, and front-end loaders, with at least one year of experience.
• Extensive hands‑on experience and comfort operating heavy equipment independently without constant direction.
• Experience in construction utility trenching and excavating.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation to the office meeting point.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with supervisors and crew members.
• Ability to take direction and work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated responsibility, honesty, and punctuality.
• Ability to work days, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to work from heights while following safety procedures.
• OSHA 10 certificate (required).
• Commitment to wearing and correctly using required PPE at all times.

• Previous experience working on crew-based construction projects.
• Familiarity with logging work activities and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong situational awareness and sound judgment in fast‑paced, safety‑sensitive environments.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel daily from the office to the job site with the crew.

You join a crew‑focused environment where teamwork and safety are prioritized, and your time is respected with paid drive time to and from the job site. The opportunity offers a clear path to long‑term employment through a contract‑to‑hire arrangement, giving you stability and room to grow. You work with well‑maintained equipment, receive support to uphold strong safety standards, and benefit from a culture that values reliability, professionalism, and open communication.

This position is based in a field construction environment supporting utility trenching and excavating projects. You meet at an office location around 4:45 AM, clock in, and ride with your crew to the work site, with drive time paid both to and from the site. The…