Heavy Equipment Operator (Independence Excavating)
About the role
From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 70 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value‑added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/
What we believe in: People – provide a safe, family‑oriented environment and commitment to integrity while protecting our most valuable assets. Performance – always deliver the highest quality, find solutions, and provide value to our partners. Community – positively impact the communities we serve, give back, and leave the world a better place than we found it.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily safety maintenance and checks
- Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
- Inform and advise management for maintenance or major repairs on equipment
- Respond to signals and directions by staff and work in coordination with them
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 3‑5 years’ experience running heavy equipment
- GPS experience
- Ability to perform a try‑out running the equipment during the interview process
- Ability to pass a drug screen
- Position functions in the field (100%), in all types of weather conditions
- Current Union Member in good status with the International Union of Operating Engineers, or a willingness to become a member
Skills
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public