Heavy Equipment Operator – Erosion Control

About the role

Ready Field Solutions is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support erosion control, land reclamation, grading, and site-preparation projects. This position is ideal for someone with strong excavator and skid-steer experience who is comfortable working on steep slopes, uneven terrain, and active construction or oil and gas sites.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavators, skid steers, and related heavy equipment
• Perform grading, earthmoving, land reclamation, and site-preparation work
• Operate equipment on steep slopes and challenging terrain, including 2:1 slopes
• Install silt fence, super silt fence, filter sock, and other erosion-control materials
• Assist with site stabilization and general field work
• Complete daily equipment inspections and report mechanical concerns
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe equipment and job sites
• Follow company, client, and site-specific safety requirements
• Work closely with Site Foremen, supervisors, and crew members

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years of excavator and skid-steer operating experience
• Experience with grading, excavation, earthmoving, reclamation, or site preparation
• Experience operating equipment on steep slopes or uneven terrain
• Willingness to assist with physical groundwork in addition to operating equipment
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a field crew
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions
• Availability for early starts, overtime, 12-hour shifts, and occasional weekend work
• Availability for travel to project sites as needed
• Preferred experience in oil and gas, pipeline, environmental, or erosion-control work
• Direct experience working on 2:1 slopes
• Silt fence, super silt fence, or filter-sock installation experience
• Land reclamation or right-of-way work experience
• CDL A or CDL BCrew-lead experience

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday
• Safely enter and exit heavy equipment
• Work on steep slopes and uneven terrain
• Use hand tools and erosion-control installation equipment
• Lift and carry tools and materials weighing up to 100 pounds, with heavier lifting team-assisted or reasonably accommodated
• Work around noise, dust, vibration, traffic, and active construction or oil and gas sites
• Wear required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Overtime opportunities
• Lodging and meal support for qualifying travel assignments

About Ready Field Solutions

Ready Field Solutions provides erosion control, land reclamation, site preparation, vegetation establishment, and environmental field services. We are looking for dependable operators who take pride in their work, support their crew, and are committed to safety and quality. People with criminal records are encouraged to apply.

Work Location

In person, with travel to project sites as needed