Heavy Equipment Operator

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

3+ years of construction-related experience in the civil construction industry preferred. Willing to train apprentice level operators.

Heavy Equipment Operators for Heavy-Civil construction projects focusing on earthwork, GPS machine control, underground utilities, energy-related and demolition work.

Since 1895, Landwehr Construction has built a reputation for outstanding customer service and commitment to excellence. As a turnkey site contractor, we provide comprehensive site solutions including crane & rigging, demolition, environmental remediation, highway heavy, machinery moving, renewable energy, site work & utilities, and wetland specialty. With locations in St. Cloud, MN, and Sioux Falls, SD, our expansive fleet empowers us to tackle any project, regardless of scale or complexity.

This position requires most of the time spent in the field. Travel may be required, at times overnight.

The position will interact with all levels of personnel within the company, including union and non-union employees, executive leadership team, senior leadership team and other department managers and support personnel.

• Operates heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site. Heavy equipment operation includes front end loader, dozer, motor grader, skid loader, backhoe/excavator, off road truck, scraper, roller and/or tractor to move material and equipment.
• Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order.
• Monitoring loads/unloads during use.
• Communicate with crew using hand signals and 2-way radios.
• Travels to job sites as needed.
• Support the crew and perform additional tasks as need to ensure project success.

• Places safety as a top priority
• Must be a team player but work collaboratively with crew.
• Current OSHA 10 or 30 is a plus.
• CDL License is a plus.