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Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator - GPS Proficient

Emery Sapp & Sons
Columbia, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2026

We are seeking an experienced Operator I with strong GPS proficiency and at least 5 years of experience to support our construction projects. This individual will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.

The Operator I plays a critical role on the job site, working closely with crew members and subcontractors to maintain productivity, safety, and quality standards. This position requires a strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work on every project.

Responsibilities

  • Operate heavy equipment, including bulldozers, excavators, and loaders, to move materials, earth, and other heavy objects
  • Ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest level of quality
  • Maintain equipment and perform basic repairs as needed
  • Communicate regularly with other crew members and subcontractors to ensure that work is completed on schedule and within budget
  • Develop and maintain relationships with crew members and subcontractors to ensure that they are aware of project schedules and deadlines
  • Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and that safety procedures are followed at all times
  • Identify and resolve issues that arise during construction projects
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment operation preferred
  • Must be Proficient with GPS
  • 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment, with experience in a construction setting preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze project data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement
  • Experience with government contracts and compliance is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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