Site Excavation Heavy Equipment Operator; CDL
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades, Road Construction -
Construction
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades, Road Construction
Site Excavation Heavy Equipment Operator (With CDL)
Petersen Brothers Construction (PBC) is looking to hire a Site Excavation Heavy Equipment Operator (with CDL) to join our amazing team. If you have a successful attitude with a "get it done right" mentality, a desire for a career that helps others, plus work with a growing company dedicated to customer satisfaction and construction excellence, then look no further.
Primary Responsibilities of this Role:- Site preparation, grading and access road construction
- Drive, operate and maneuver heavy equipment
- Operation of skid steers, backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and compaction equipment
- Underground utility installation including power and fiber conduit
- Place and compact subgrade for building and equipment foundations
- Place forms and rebar for building and equipment foundations
- Read and interpret grade stakes, site markings, maps, blueprints, and or drawings to move soil according to defined specifications
- Utilize the appropriate and/or assigned construction machinery to safely, efficiently, and productively excavate, move, and grade soils in accordance with the defined parameters
- Properly set up and utilize grade control devices to assist in reaching the defined grade tolerances
- Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit
- Use and understand all safety requirements of excavations and trenches
- Perform pre and post equipment checks and reports equipment issues to supervisor
- When required, drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain
- Work with Foreman, Division Lead, Superintendent, Project Manager, and team to ensure job is done to specifications
- Other duties as assigned
- Class A CDL with air brakes required
- Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications
- Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards
- Proven experience as a site laborer
- Possess your own tools
- Ability to operate heavy machinery such as backhoes, excavators, and skid steers
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Valid Driver License
- High School Diploma or equivalent a plus
PBC offers many benefits and below are some highlights that add to the total compensation package…
- Full health benefits package
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 4% company match for retirement plans
- Unlimited use of PBC Gym
- Company events
If you align with PBC Core Value's, please apply because you would be a great addition to our team! Relationships Are Key To Business | Always Be Learning | Quality Without Compromise | Leadership Defines Us | Do The Right Thing | Have Fun And Get It Done | Act As A Family
PBC is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment and continual random drug testing while employed.
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