Equipment Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently based on site and project requirements
• Perform grading, trenching, excavation, backfilling, 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

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in construction or sitework
• Proficient in the use of excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, skid steers, and loaders
• 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
• Willingness to work long hours, including weekends and evenings
• Willingness to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area

Physical Requirements

• 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
• Sight to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
• Sight 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 sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Pave America and its companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.