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Heavy Equipment Operator

Laney Companies
Eldersburg, MD, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026

EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

M.T. Laney Co. Inc. is an established successful construction firm located in Eldersburg, MD.

We are searching for an experienced, committed, career-minded Excavation Operators (Gradall, Excavators, Loaders, Dozers, Graders, Rollers, End Dumps) to be part of our growing team to work in the Baltimore/Washington area.

The ideal candidate will be a team player who is highly motivated with a strong work ethic and desires to be part of a skilled construction team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manipulate hand and/or foot controls including pedals, levers, and buttons to regulate speed and direction of assigned equipment
  • Operate assigned equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures
  • Move, pick up and grade all types of aggregate material on all types of terrain
  • Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers
  • Follow all equipment monitoring and maintenance requirements
  • Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality
  • Ensure proper operation of equipment by performing regular checks on their functionality
  • Report needed repairs to appropriate parties
  • Other duties as assigned
  • ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to understand verbal orders
  • Fine Grade experience preferred
  • Knowledge of proper operation of heavy equipment as well as safety standards
  • Must comply with municipality requirements, specifications, safety standards, and company policies
  • Keen attention to detail and awareness to maintain the safety of the work environment
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Reliable transportation
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • SALARY/HOURLY EXEMPTION:

  • Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position
  • Salary based on knowledge and experience
  • WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that can include extreme cold, heat and muddy conditions
  • Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project
  • Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required
  • WORKING HOURS/EXPECTATIONS:

  • Ability to work more than 40 hours in any given week including weekend assignments as required
  • PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch on all different types of terrain.
  • Frequent bending, twisting, and standing
  • The employee is also regularly required to talk, hear, or smell as well as use hands to finger, handle or feel.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasions
  • Must be able to sit for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to pass a Drug Screen
  • EDUCATION:

  • High school or equivalent is preferred
  • LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Valid Driver License preferred
  • ​​​​​​​EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of 1-year operating construction equipment experience
  • BENEFITS:

         M.T. Laney offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include the following:

  • Competitive wages
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance, Life, Short Disability and Accident Insurance
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • 401K with Employer match
  • Paid Holidays
  • EOE STATEMENT:

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    M.T. Laney Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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