Heavy Equipment Operator
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, General Labor, Construction Labor / Trades
Wright Brothers is seeking experienced TRAVEL Heavy Equipment Operators to join our crew throughout North Carolina and surrounding states. The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner at highway and heavy civil construction projects. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front‑end loaders, dozers, graders, motor graders, compactors, and other pieces of equipment. The Equipment Operator must also clean, maintain, and secure all equipment as directed by their supervisor.
Since 1961, Wright Brothers has grown as a Christian‑owned company built on integrity, urgency, selflessness, and hard work
. These values guide our culture and shape how we lead by example as a trusted General Contractor. Today, we are one of the largest civil contractors in the southeastern United States—an ambitious team always ready for new challenges.
- Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
- Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
- Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
- Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.
- Advise the Superintendent of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
- Participate in routine maintenance.
- Maintain daily vehicle inspections and reports.
- Maintain the appearance of the truck and clean truck after work daily.
- Load, unload and secure as needed.
- Uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in fine grading sub‑base to paver ready tolerances.
- Ability to operate equipment with a high degree of competency, skill, and proficiency and in challenging and unique terrain environments.
- Experience working with (TRIMBLE) GPS control preferred.
- Perform servicing and maintenance of equipment as trained and directed by management.
- Perform daily pre‑ and post‑ inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Effective communication skills applicable to position.
- Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / Environmental regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
- Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 50 pounds.
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and nights when necessary.
- Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical.
- Perform other job specific duties as requested by supervisor.
- 401k with a Discretionary Company Match
- Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
- Life Insurance (Basic and Voluntary Buy‑Up)
- Paid Time Off
- 5 Paid Holidays
We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer
• A Drug‑Free Workplace
• An E‑Verify Workplace. We encourage ALL Qualified Individuals to apply!
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