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Site Excavation Heavy Equipment Operator (with CDL)

Petersen Brothers Construction
Falls, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026

Petersen Brothers Construction (PBC) is looking to hire a Site Excavation Heavy Equipment Operator (with CDL) to join our amazing team. If you have a successful attitude with a “get it done right” mentality, a desire for a career that helps others, plus work with a growing company dedicated to customer satisfaction and construction excellence, then look no further.


The Primary Responsibilities of this Role are:

  • Site preparation, grading and access road construction
  • Drive, operate and maneuver heavy equipment
  • Operation of skid steers, backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and compaction equipment
  • Underground utility installation including power and fiber conduit
  • Place and compact subgrade for building and equipment foundations
  • Place forms and rebar for building and equipment foundations
  • Read and interpret grade stakes, site markings, maps, blueprints, and or drawings to move soil according to defined specifications
  • Utilize the appropriate and/or assigned construction machinery to safely, efficiently, and productively excavate, move, and grade soils in accordance with the defined parameters
  • Properly set up and utilize grade control devices to assist in reaching the defined grade tolerances
  • Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit
  • Use and understand all safety requirements of excavations and trenches
  • Perform pre and post equipment checks and reports equipment issues to supervisor
  • When required, drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain
  • Work with Foreman, Division Lead, Superintendent, Project Manager, and team to ensure job is done to specifications
  • Other duties as assigned

 

You will be successful in this role if your background and capabilities include:

  • Class A CDL with air brakes required
  • Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications
  • Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards
  • Proven experience as a site laborer
  • Possess your own tools
  • Ability to operate heavy machinery such as backhoes, excavators, and skid steers
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Valid Driver License
  • High School Diploma or equivalent a plus


PBC offers many benefits and below are some highlights that add to the total compensation package…

  • Full health benefits package
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 4% company match for retirement plans
  • Unlimited use of PBC Gym
  • Company events


If you align with PBC Core Value's, please apply because you would be a great addition to our team! 
Relationships are Key to Business | Always be Learning | Quality Without Compromise | Leadership Defines Us | Do the Right Thing | Have Fun and Get It Done | Act as a Family


PBC is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment and continual random drug testing while employed.





Salary : $23 - $30

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