Heavy Equipment Operator: 25 To 30 An Hour

Excavator Operator - Pipe Crew

This role operates heavy equipment on civil construction and site development projects in the Louisville area. You will perform a mix of equipment operation and manual labor to support utility work while contributing to a tight-knit crew that values safety, reliability, and teamwork. All work remains local, allowing you to return home each night with minimal travel.

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment, including dozers, excavators, motor graders, backhoes, skid steers, front-end loaders, and other earthmoving machinery on civil site projects.
• Perform fine grading and general grading activities to meet project specifications and tolerances.
• Support underground utility and utility construction work, including trenching, back filling, and related earthworks.
• Use GPS-guided equipment (such as Topcon or similar systems) when required to perform accurate grading and excavation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, site plans, and grade stakes to execute work correctly and safely.
• Assist with manual labor tasks as needed, including shoveling, trench work, loading and unloading supplies and equipment, and general labor duties.
• Work as part of a smaller crew, collaborating closely with superintendents, operators, and laborers to complete daily objectives.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, following all site safety policies and procedures and promoting a safe work environment for the crew.
• Perform basic equipment inspections and report any mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly.
• Arrive on time, ready to work, and maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude on every job site.
• Be flexible to perform more manual labor than equipment operation when assigned as a B Operator or when project needs require.
• Work overtime and occasional weekends as needed to meet project schedules and weather-dependent demands.

• 5+ years of experience operating heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, backhoes, skid steers, front-end loaders, and other earthmoving machinery.
• Proficiency in heavy equipment operation for civil construction, earthworks, grading, and excavation.
• Experience working on civil site and civil construction projects, including earthworks and site development.
• Ability to perform fine grading or strong general grading skills; fine grading experience is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting underground utility or utility construction work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and site plans.
• Familiarity with GPS-guided equipment and grading systems; GPS experience is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safe work practices in all weather conditions.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a consistent, positive attitude toward working as part of a crew.
• Flexibility to work overtime and possible weekends based on project needs.
• Willingness to submit to a drug test as part of the hiring process.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor tasks, including shoveling, trench work, and material handling, in outdoor conditions.

• Experience using Topcon or similar GPS systems for grading and excavation.
• Experience in general labor on civil construction sites with progression into equipment operation.
• Demonstrated history of growth and advancement within previous roles, such as moving from laborer to operator or foreperson.
• Comfort working within smaller crews and team-focused environments.
• Experience coordinating work with multiple superintendents or crews on large or long-term projects.

The company offers a strong culture of internal growth, regularly promoting employees from general labor roles into equipment operation, leadership, and superintendent positions. Teams work in a supportive, family-style environment with smaller crews and a strong emphasis on collaboration and safety. The organization has a track record of stability, avoiding layoffs even during challenging market conditions, with projects scheduled many years into the future.

Employees benefit from competitive benefits, including a 401(k) plan, health benefits, paid time off, and regular opportunities for overtime, all while working…