Heavy Equipment Operator: Excavation & Site Prep

Job Description Job Description

Amity Construction Corp. in Poughkeepsie is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators to drive and control heavy machinery - such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and skid steers — to excavate, grade, and move earth or materials on construction sites and road projects. Key responsibilities include performing pre/post-operation safety inspections, routine maintenance, ensuring site safety compliance, and communicating with crew members.

Core Responsibilities

● Machine Operation: Safely operate heavy machinery (e.g., bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, excavators, dump trucks) to excavate, load, move materials, dig around utilities, and trenching for pipe work.

● Maintenance: Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance (checking fluids, greasing, cleaning) to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.

● Site Preparation & Safety: Grade, excavate, and prepare surfaces for construction; follow all safety regulations, including identifying underground or overhead utilities.

● Coordination: Use hand signals or radios to coordinate actions with ground crew members.

● Reporting: Document daily operational activity in logs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

● Experience: Proven experience operating heavy construction equipment.

● Physical Strength: Ability to lift over 50 lbs and perform manual labor in varied, often harsh, weather conditions.

● Technical Knowledge: Mechanical aptitude for identifying equipment malfunctions.

● Communication: Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members.

● Licensing: OSHA 10.

Common Equipment Operated

● Excavators & Backhoes

● Bulldozers

● Front-End Loaders

● Skid Steers

● Dump Trucks & Scrapers

Physical Requirements

● Repetitive, manual labor, including bending, walking, and kneeling.
● Operating controls for extended periods.