Heavy Equipment Operator

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. Heavy Equipment Operator

Prior Lake, MN 55372

Salary: 29.29 - 47.24 USD / HOUR

Department: Materials

Work Location: Prior Lake, MN

Job type:Full-Time

Pay Type / Range:

Journeyman Union Scale (Cat 2
- 6). Range $29.29 - 47.24 per hour (based on experience and/or size and type of equipment) (This pay range is a good-faith estimate of compensation for this role.)

Union Benefits & Additional Information:

• Health & Welfare Benefits and Pension would all remain through your union.
• As a salaried employee, you will be a non-bargaining union member.
• Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
• PTO (ESST) Program covering all time away from work.
• Referral bonuses – earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.

Job Summary
:

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery to support construction, excavation, material handling, and site preparation activities. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, equipment care, and teamwork while performing work in accordance with company policies, project specifications, and applicable regulations.

Other Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References may also be checked.

We participate in E-Verify.

Job Duties & Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, bulldozers, graders, backhoes, skid steers, articulated dump trucks, and similar machinery.
• Perform earthmoving, trenching, grading, loading, and material placement activities as directed.
• Inspect equipment before, during, and after use to ensure safe operation and report mechanical issues or safety concerns.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks such as greasing, fueling, and cleaning equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures, traffic control plans, and site‑specific rules.
• Read and interpret basic plans, grade stakes, and verbal or written instructions.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, spotters, laborers, and other team members.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings to avoid hazards to people, utilities, structures, and equipment.
• Complete required documentation, inspections, or equipment logs as assigned.
• Support jobsite housekeeping and assist with manual labor as needed.
• Follow company and industry safety standards and procedures at all times.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment in construction, excavation, or related industries.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL is a plus but not required).
• Willingness to work extended hours, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
• High school education or GED equivalent.
• Strong team player
• Reliable and on‑time.

Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety
  - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
• Quality
  - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
• Respect
  - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
• Integrity
  - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation. Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment
  - Commitment is the bond employee’s share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality. Commitment shows and can be contagious.

Company Information:

For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt…