Job Description
Job Description
Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Multiple Job Sites Across North Carolina (Onsite | Travel Required)
Are you an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with a passion for precision, safety, and results? Our client, a well-established leader in civil construction , is hiring skilled operators to join their growing team working on high-impact infrastructure and site development projects across North Carolina.
If you're hands-on, take pride in your craft, and are ready to work with a team that values hard work and safety, this could be the opportunity for you.
What You’ll Get:
- Pay: $18.00–$28.00/hour (based on experience)
- Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid for employees
- Life Insurance: Free employee coverage
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation
- Free Uniforms
- Additional Benefits:
- Accidental, Cancer, and Critical Care Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
What You’ll Do:
As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll support site work operations using a range of construction machinery. You’ll be responsible for operating equipment safely and efficiently to support the on-time delivery of projects while maintaining and inspecting your machinery to ensure reliability and safety on-site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, loaders, and rollers
- Follow all safety procedures and job specifications for operating machinery
- Perform daily inspections and minor maintenance to keep equipment in peak condition
- Clean and store equipment properly at the end of each shift
- Report mechanical issues or repair needs promptly
- Follow all local, state, and federal safety guidelines
- Actively contribute to a safe and efficient worksite environment
- Work on uneven terrain and in all weather conditions
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
- 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment
- Solid knowledge of equipment safety and proper operation standards
- Ability to inspect, clean, and conduct minor repairs on machinery
- Strong situational awareness and attention to detail
- Physically able to lift 50–90 pounds frequently and work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Comfortable walking on uneven terrain and climbing on/off equipment safely
- Willingness to perform manual labor as needed
- Experience reading site plans and grading layouts
- Ability to work flexible hours, starting as early as 6:30 am, with possible overtime
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
About the Company:
Our client is a respected name in North Carolina’s civil construction industry. With decades of experience and a strong commitment to quality and safety, they’re known for delivering excellence across roadwork, site development, and infrastructure projects. Join a team where hard work is valued and growth is supported.
Come Join Our Construction Team!
Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Tags
Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,