Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

S.E.T., Inc. — Job Description

S.E.T., Inc. is a growing heavy civil contractor specializing in highway, bridge, and infrastructure construction across Ohio and surrounding states. As a $100M+ contractor, we are focused on disciplined growth, operational excellence, and building strong internal systems to support long-term expansion.

We're hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to run production equipment on active roadway, bridge, and mass excavation jobs.

The Heavy Equipment Operator runs excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, rollers, and other production equipment to grade, excavate, and place material to plan on active heavy highway and civil construction projects.

• —Excavators — mass excavation, utility trenching, structure excavation, GPS/machine control
• —Dozers — rough and fine grade, 3D machine control
• —Motor Graders, Loaders, Backhoes and rubber-tire excavators
• —Rollers / Compactors, off-road / articulated haul trucks and scrapers
• —Pavers, milling machines, and screed
• —Cranes — rough terrain, hydraulic truck, boom truck, crawler (NCCCO required)
• —Skid steers, telehandlers, forklifts, drill rigs, and concrete pumps (if applicable)

• —Operating assigned equipment safely and productively in tight work zones adjacent to live traffic
• —Working to grade from stakes, cut sheets, string line, laser, and GPS/3D machine control systems (Trimble, Topcon, Leica, or equivalent)
• —Reading and interpreting plans, cross-sections, and cut/fill information
• —Excavating and back filling around live utilities, sloping and benching to trench safety requirements, and supporting the pipe crew
• —Loading, spreading, and compacting stone base and structural fill to specified lift thickness and density
• —Performing daily pre-shift inspections, greasing, fueling, and routine maintenance; reporting defects immediately
• —Communicating with spotters, ground crew, and truck drivers using proper hand signals and radio protocol
• —Maintaining spoil piles, haul roads, and equipment staging areas
• —Following all safety policies, JSAs, lockout/tagout, and swing radius requirements

• —3–5+ years operating heavy equipment on heavy highway or civil projects
• —Demonstrated ability to grade to tolerance and produce finished work with minimal rework
• —Strong understanding of trench safety, utility clearance, and work zone hazards
• —Mechanical aptitude and genuine care for the iron you run
• —Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• —Willingness to travel and work out of town, including occasional out-of-state project assignments

• —Experience with GPS / machine control
• —CDL Class A is a strong plus

• —OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction
• —NCCCO certification — required for crane assignments
• —MSHA Part 46/48 for aggregate or plant work
• —Rigging and signalperson qualification
• —Confined space, competent person / trench safety
• —First Aid / CPR

IUOE — International Union of Operating Engineers

This is a union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

Applicants who are not currently members in good standing of an Operating Engineers Union must be willing and able to join the Union and to maintain membership and pay applicable dues and fees, in accordance with the terms of the applicable collective…