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Heavy Equipment Operator

Micheli Contracting Corp.
Rensselaer, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our construction team. You will be responsible for operating a variety of excavation and construction equipment, including but not limited to excavators, bulldozers, and wheel-loaders. We are a small construction business that works on a variety of private and public-sector projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, and wheel-loaders
  • Inspect trucks before and after use
  • Observe and report and issues with the equipment
  • Adhere to safety policies and procedures

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience- At least 3 years with operating heavy equipment in a construction setting.
  • Operational knowledge of various types of construction equipment.
  • Ability to work within a 25-mile radius of Albany, NY
  • Strong work ethic
  • Completion of OSHA 10-hour safety course
  • Ability to handle physical workload
  • Strong attention to detail and safety protocols
  • CDL-A is a plus

Pay is based on experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $42

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