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Heavy Equipment Operator

Northeast Asphalt, Inc.
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026

Heavy Equipment Operator

Zenith Tech a Walbec Group Company

Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Zenith Tech Inc. of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Heavy Equipment Operator and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture, and work with an industry leading company in heavy road and highway construction.

The Company:

The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.

  • Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity.
  • Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects. walbecgroup.com
  • Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers.

The Position:

We're looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator responsible for operating several types of power construction equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This equipment may include but is not limited to, vermeers, gradalls, backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders, skid steers, dozers, graders, compactors, all terrain grove cranes, all terrain forklifts, and other equipment.

The Benefits:

  • Our union employees enjoy the quality benefits provided by our union partners. Additionally, union employees have access to a variety of training on our Walbec employee website for personal and professional development opportunities.

The Location:

  • Projects will vary by location, so reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to any job site is required as needed.

The Candidate:

  • Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record.
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
  • Must be punctual and dependable.
  • Able to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, weekends, as needed.
  • Be able to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments.
  • Member of a Local Operators Union, or willingness to become a union member are required. Union membership is not required prior to employment. Our Human Resources Department is available to assist in that process if needed.
  • Successfully pass or has passed the Operators Union aptitude test when required.
  • Experienced in safely using machinery to move construction materials, earth, and other materials at a construction site.
  • Ability to operate equipment that clears and grades land to prepare it for construction.
  • Able to read and understand grade stakes, automated machine control cab displays, etc.
  • Able to make rough grade, and finish grade as needed.
  • Able to safely maneuver machinery in tight quarters, around people, traffic, and utilities.
  • Ability to clean, maintain, and assist in repairing equipment.

Why Should You Apply?

  • Excellent wages and benefits packages offered through local trade union.
  • Job security-we are an essential company providing infrastructure services, and you are an essential employee.
  • Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
  • Be involved in innovative, exciting projects throughout the local area and the state.
  • Family-oriented, supportive culture.
 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture throughout the Walbec Group. Our leadership understands that the unique abilities and differences of our team members drive innovation and growth. When you choose Walbec, you'll be welcomed into a supportive environment where all team members feel heard, respected, and valued.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!

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For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://walbecgroup.applicantpro.com/jobs/3710823-241272.html
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees.

 

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