Heavy Equipment Operator

As a Heavy Equipment Operator with Superior Skilled Trades, you will play a key role in site preparation and earthwork for construction projects. Your primary duties will include operating excavators and skidsteers, with some general labor and groundwork as needed to support crew operations. Performing safe operations on our job sites. This can include working around jobsite traffic or hazards such as electrical or gas lines and hauling equipment or materials to work locations. Equipment Operators must communicate and work as part of a team to ensure the successful completion of projects and job site specifications.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safely operate excavators, skid steers, heavy machinery and other earth-moving equipment.
• Perform precise grading and excavation according to site plans and project specifications.
• Load and move materials such as dirt, rock, and debris using heavy equipment.
• Use GPS and grade control systems to maintain accurate excavation depths and site elevations (if experienced).
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance (e.g., fluid checks, greasing).
• Work in coordination with site supervisors, foremen, and other crew members to meet project timelines.
• Assist with groundwork, including site cleanup, trenching, and other manual tasks as needed.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment by following all OSHA safety standards and site regulations.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2 years or more operating equipment
• Experience operating Excavators and skidsteers.
• Experience operating equipment with GPS is a plus
• Knowledge of basic OSHA regulations

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Occasionally
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Rarely

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds:Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Occasionally
• Shift work, to include overnight work: RARELY
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Constantly
• Office environment: Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.