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Heavy Equipment Operator

Landwehr Construction, Inc
Saint Cloud, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/14/2026
Job Title:
Heavy Equipment Operator

Exemption Status:
Union

Authorization/Supervision:
Superintendent/Foreman

Job Specifications

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:
3 years of construction-related experience in the civil construction industry preferred. Willing to train apprentice level operators.

Objective:
Heavy Equipment Operators for Heavy-Civil construction projects focusing on earthwork, GPS machine control, underground utilities, energy-related and demolition work.


Nature and Scope

Company Environment: Since 1895, Landwehr Construction has built a reputation for outstanding customer service and commitment to excellence. As a turn-key site contractor, we provide comprehensive site solutions including cranerigging, demolition, environmental remediation, highway heavy, machinery moving, renewable energy, site workutilities, and wetland specialty. With locations in St. Cloud, MN, and Sioux Falls, SD, our expansive fleet empowers us to tackle any project, regardless of scale or complexity.

Job Environment: This position requires most of the time spent in the field. Travel may be required, at times overnight.

Relationships/Management: The position will interact with all levels of personnel within the company including union and non-union employees, executive leadership team, senior leadership team and other department managers and support personnel.

Essential Functions

  • Operates heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site. Heavy equipment operation includes front end loader, dozer, motor grader, skid loader, backhoe/excavator, off road truck, scraper, roller and/or tractor to move material and equipment.
  • Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it's in good working order.
  • Monitoring loads/unloads during use.
  • Communicate with crew using hand signals and 2-way radios.
  • Travels to job sites as needed.
  • Support the crew and perform additional tasks as need to ensure project success.

Skills/Qualifications

  • Places safety as a top priority
  • Must be a team player but work collaboratively with crew.
  • Current OSHA 10 or 30 is a plus.
  • CDL License is a plus.

Landwehr Construction is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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