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Heavy Equipment Operator

Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Picayune, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2025
We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating various types of heavy machinery to assist with construction, excavation and site preparation. Safety, precision and efficiency are key aspects of this role.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders and forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Perform routine maintenance checks and inspections to ensure equipment is in working order.
  • Follow site plans and specifications for excavation, grading and constructino tasks.
  • Work closely with supervisors and other team members to complete projects on schedule.
  • Monitor work sites for hazard and take appropriate corrective action.

Requirements

  • Proven experience operating heavy machinery in a construction or industrial settings.
  • Understanding of safety protocols and best practices.
  • Physical stamina to work long hours in various weather conditions.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Maintaining equipment.
  • Must be able to lift/move items weighing up to 50 lbs. across construction/industrial site.
  • Ability to understand follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.

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