Heavy Equipment Operator

The Dig Company, a Halligan&Moreno Company
Project Assignment:
Station 343, Halligan HQ
Location: Cumming, Georgia
Employment Type: Full-Time, Project Hire
Expected Project Start: September 2026

The Dig Company is the excavation, grading, and site-development subsidiary of Halligan&Moreno. We provide reliable, hands-on solutions for commercial and residential construction projects, including excavation, clearing, grading, drainage, compaction, and final site preparation.

As a Halligan&Moreno company, we believe quality work is built through stewardship, integrity, and dedication. We take pride in doing things the right way, caring for the equipment entrusted to us, and leaving every jobsite better than we found it.

The Dig Company is supporting the construction of Station 343, a new Halligan facility named in honor of the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

This role will directly support the site-development phase of the project. The Heavy Equipment Operator will help prepare the property for construction through excavation, grading, material movement, compaction, and related earthwork activities.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating construction equipment during the Station 343 project. This individual should be comfortable working in an active jobsite environment, following direction from the site superintendent or project manager, and coordinating with laborers, subcontractors, truck drivers, and other operators.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, experienced with heavy machinery, and willing to assist with general jobsite needs when equipment operation is not required.

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with project plans and supervisor direction.
• Perform excavation, rough grading, finish grading, trenching, back filling, compaction, clearing, and material-placement work.
• Load, move, spread, and stockpile soil, gravel, stone, and other construction materials.
• Assist with site preparation for foundations, roadways, parking areas, utilities, drainage features, and final stabilization.
• Conduct daily pre-operation and post-operation equipment inspections.
• Report mechanical issues, maintenance needs, safety concerns, and jobsite hazards promptly.
• Keep equipment cabs, work areas, and access paths clean and organized.
• Coordinate with ground personnel using hand signals, radios, and established jobsite procedures.
• Follow erosion-control, stormwater-management, and site-safety requirements.
• Assist with basic jobsite tasks when needed, including spotter duties, cleanup, material handling, and general labor.
• Represent The Dig Company and Halligan&Moreno professionally while working with contractors, vendors, inspectors, and community partners.

Candidates should have experience operating one or more of the following:

• Excavators
• Skid steers or compact track loaders
• Wheel loaders
• Backhoes
• Motor graders
• Rollers and compactors
• Articulated dump trucks
• Scrapers
• Root rakes, brush cutters, or land-clearing attachments

Experience with Caterpillar equipment is preferred but not required.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the jobsite.
• Previous experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to understand verbal instructions, site markings, equipment limitations, and basic grading requirements.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather and jobsite conditions.
• Ability to climb into equipment, lift materials, and safely perform physical jobsite tasks.
• Strong attention to safety and situational awareness.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.

• Three or more years of excavation, grading, utility, or site-development experience.
• Experience reading site plans, elevations, and grading stakes.
• Experience with laser levels, GPS machine control, or grade-control technology.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Commercial Drivers License.
• First aid and CPR certification.
• Experience…