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Foreman - Heavy Equipment Operator

Colonna Concrete
West Haven, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2027

Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman

Colonna Concrete & Asphalt Paving LLC is a Woodbridge CT based construction company. We have served our Municipal, State, and Commercial customers over the past 25 years, across the state of Connecticut. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced operator to lead one of our construction crews.

Job details

Prevailing Wage Rate per CT DOT

Health Insurance package: Medical, Dental & Vision.

Paid Holiday’s, Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time.

Full-time

Qualifications

  • Heavy equipment operation: 5 years
  • Construction: 5 years
  • Driver's License
  • pass a drug test

Full Job Description

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/FOREMAN

Ability to Safely Operate the following Equipment:

  • Excavators
  • Backhoes
  • Loader
  • Bobcat Skid Steers
  • Mini Rubber Tracked Excavators
  • Vibratory Rollers

Qualified Candidates should have the Experience in:

  • Ability to read construction plans and set elevations
  • Storm Drainage Installation; Sewer and Water Mains
  • Roadway & Sidewalk Excavation/Grading
  • Asphalt and concrete work
  • Site Work (Select Demo, Earth Excavation, Grading)
  • Trenching & Backfilling of conduit, setting of lighting foundations
  • Retaining Wall Construction

MUST BE WILLING TO HELP LABOR WHEN ON JOB SITE

  • Ensure work site is maintained and that equipment is running properly.
  • Safely operate equipment, perform and general labor and mechanical duties
  • Able to lift up to 70 pounds.
  • Perform all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Ability to manage small crew, maintain good housekeeping around the work site.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed and Monday through Friday, some Saturdays as the workload requires.
  • Maintain equipment in proper working order.
  • Maintain an effective system of communications with supervisors, drivers and crew, inspectors, and, and customers.
  • Use safe practices in all activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66.55 per hour

Expected hours: 50.0 – 60.0 per week

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have any experience in running a road crew installing curb, sidewalk, paving, utilities, ect?
  • Do you have at least 3 years experience in Road Work and Right-of Way construction?

Experience:

  • Pipe Laying and Underground Utility Work,: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • West Haven, CT 06516 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $67

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