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Heavy Equipment Operator

Stone Ridge Contracting
Afton, WY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/17/2026

Job Description

Civil Construction Equipment Operator: 3 years

Division/Department: Heavy Civil Construction

Reports to: Foreman/Superintendent

Job Classification: Hourly

Stone Ridge Contracting provides heavy civil construction and energy services throughout the United States. We are an industry leader in safety culture and offer competitive benefits including:

· Competitive pay

· PTO Program

· Health insurance

· Dental & Vision

· 401K

· Internal Advancement Opportunities.

Our Idaho Team is rapidly growing in the Pocatello and Soda Springs area. We provide our clients with highly skilled teams that perform projects that include earthwork, underground utilities, wastewater ponds, reclamation, compressor pump stations, gas processing facilities, WWT plants, tilt up concrete structures, sub stations, and mass concrete. We strive to be the best in our industry and if you are up for a challenge Stone Ridge Contracting is the place for you. Don’t miss the opportunity to become part of a team that strives for quality and innovation.

Heavy Civil Equipment Operators will work under direct supervision of the jobsite Foreman, Superintendent, and Project Manager. The Equipment Operator is responsible for tasks involving the operation of an excavator, dozer, haul truck, water truck, etc. This position will require physical labor and includes lifting, pulling, digging, cleaning work sites, maintaining and cleaning equipment and tools. All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, lift 50 lbs., and have a strong commitment to safety. A typical work schedule is 50-60 hours per week.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

· Always adhere to strict safety policies and procedures.

· Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the supervisor.

· Wear all company required Personal Protective Equipment.

· Use tools in a safe manner in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.

· Perform daily equipment/tool inspections checks. Ensure that tools are clean, properly shut down, and stored at the end of the shift.

· Maintain cleanliness at the jobsite.

· Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

· Prepare new construction sites by digging, moving dirt, or compacting space.

· High school degree or equivalent educational experience; vocational school or trade apprenticeships a plus.

· OSHA 10/30 preferred, but not required.

· Must be 18 years of age.

· Positive attitude and work ethic

· Able to work independently or as an active member of a team.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management

Working Environment and Conditions

This position requires working outdoors. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is regularly exposed to wind, sun, rain, and cold weather.

Essential Job Functions

· Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time.

· Perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.

· The employee will lift, push, pull, and carry objects using abdominal and lower back muscles.

· Requires good manual dexterity and multi-limbed coordination.

Stone Ridge Contracting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $35

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