Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title:
Heavy Equipment Operator

This role is pivotal to the daily operations on active job sites, leading a crew of 2–3 field members. The position combines hands‑on fieldwork with crew management, ensuring projects are executed safely, on time, and to high standards.

• Provide daily on‑site leadership and direction for storm drain, sewer, freshwater, and natural gas line installation and repair projects.
• Safely operate heavy equipment such as excavators, skid steers, and dump trucks.
• Enforce OSHA compliance and job site safety protocols.
• Read and execute construction plans and utility markings accurately.
• Coordinate with the Underground Team Lead to ensure availability of tools, parts, and resources.
• Mentor and develop crew members with limited field experience.
• Communicate job status, resource needs, and site issues to the Underground Team Lead.
• Prepare and clean job sites to eliminate hazards before and after work.
• Perform pre and post‑trip vehicle inspections.
• Train and mentor crew members in the field.

• Proficiency in excavator operation and other heavy equipment.
• Comprehensive understanding of underground utility work and safe digging practices.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and utility markings.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or technical training in construction or underground utilities is preferred.
• Experience with trenchless methods such as pipe lining, pipe bursting, or CCTV inspection is advantageous.
• Familiarity with hydro jetting and municipal infrastructure work is beneficial.
• Customer‑facing communication skills and basic PC skills are a plus.

Join a company with over 45 years of experience and a reputation for integrity and quality work. Enjoy a competitive salary with predictable scheduling and structured on‑call rotations. Benefit from a clear career growth path, cross‑training opportunities, and a supportive work environment with strong benefits from day one. Experience a culture of ownership and collaboration where safety is a priority.

This position is field‑based, working across municipal, commercial, and industrial job sites in Evansville and Southern Indiana in all weather conditions. The role demands physical activity, including frequent lifting and working in confined spaces. Safety gear, including a hard hat, gloves, and safety vest, is required daily. The primary schedule is Monday–Friday with an on‑call rotation every 5–6 weeks, with no overnight travel required.

This is a Permanent position based out of Evansville, IN.

The pay range for this position is $41,600.00 – $72,800.00/yr. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, and other benefits are included and are effective from day one of employment. For details see benefits overview.

This is a fully onsite position in Evansville, IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.

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

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.