Equipment Operator

At U.S. Pavement , we rely on a team of dedicated professionals to drive our daily operations. Each member, from frontline workers to behind-the-scenes administrators, plays a crucial role in our success.

If you’re ready to join a dynamic team and contribute your skills, explore our current job openings and help shape the future of our organization.

At U.S. Pavement, we truly believe our dedicated employees are our greatest asset. Professional growth and development are important and encouraged through ongoing employee training and advancement opportunities. As a company, we are rapidly expanding and need great talent to continue our success in the marketplace. Discover the perks available to every U.S. Pavement Services team member:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401k
• Competitive pay
• Vehicle allowances and bonus programs for management

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Equipment Operator to operate heavy machinery on construction and sitework projects. This role is responsible for safely and efficiently operating equipment such as excavators, backhoes, dozers, skid steers, and loaders to support excavation, grading, paving, utility installation, and material handling. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with various types of construction equipment and a strong commitment to safety and quality work.

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently based on site and project requirements
• Perform grading, trenching, excavation, back filling, and material movement tasks
• Load and unload materials using loaders, skid steers, or forklifts as needed
• Read and interpret site plans, grade stakes, and project layouts
• Conduct daily pre‑ and post‑operation equipment inspections
• Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to supervisor
• Work closely with laborers, foremen, and other operators to complete tasks
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times
• Follow company and OSHA safety standards, including use of PPE
• Perform manual labor duties when equipment is not in use
• Perform additional duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in construction or sitework
• Proficient in the use of excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, skid steers, and loaders
• Ability to read grade stakes, blueprints, and follow project specifications
• Strong knowledge of equipment safety procedures and standard operating practices
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to work long hours, including weekends and evenings, as needed
• Must be willing to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods:
  Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another:
  Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching:
  Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions:
  Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others:
  Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens:
  Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment:
  Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers:
  Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like:
  Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools:
  Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment:
  Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally:
  Never

• Sedentary work that primarily involves…