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…