Heavy Equipment Operator - Dozer/Excavator/Grading
Listed on 2026-10-25
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Construction
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades, Road Construction -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades, Road Construction
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating bulldozers, excavators, and other heavy construction equipment to perform earthwork, grading, excavation, and site preparation activities.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to operate equipment accurately, maintain proper elevations and grades, and work effectively with grading crews to meet project specifications, production goals, and safety standards.
Primary EquipmentBulldozers (Dozers) and Hydraulic Excavators
Primary FocusEarthwork, Rough Grading, Finish Grading, Excavation, and Site Development
Essential Job FunctionsSkills and Qualifications
- Hands-on experience operating bulldozers and/or hydraulic excavators in heavy civil construction.
- Experience in earthwork, grading, excavation, and site preparation.
- Knowledge of rough grading, finish grading, slope work, and elevation control.
- Ability to understand grading plans, grade stakes, and construction specifications.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations related to excavation and heavy equipment operations.
- Ability to perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience operating Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, or similar dozers and excavators.
- Experience with GPS machine control systems such as Trimble, Topcon, or Leica.
- Experience on GDOT, roadway, highway, or large-scale site development projects.
- Ability to shoot grades and interpret civil construction drawings.
- Experience with motor graders, loaders, rollers, or other grading equipment is a plus.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Dozer and Excavator Proficiency
- Rough and Finish Grading
- Earthwork and Excavation
- GPS Machine Control
- Construction Plan Interpretation
- Safety Awareness
- Productivity and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Communication
This position requires working outdoors on active heavy civil and highway construction sites in varying weather conditions. Employees will regularly work around heavy machinery, moving equipment, uneven terrain, dust, noise, and vibration.
All employees must follow established safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands- Ability to safely climb into and out of heavy equipment.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while operating dozers and excavators.
- Ability to use hand and foot controls for prolonged periods.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb as required.
- Ability to work on uneven terrain and in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds as required, with assistance or mechanical aids when appropriate.
- Adequate vision, depth perception, and coordination to safely operate heavy equipment.
At CMES, Inc., we are looking for dependable, safety-conscious, and skilled Heavy Equipment Operators who take pride in their work.
CMES, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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