What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator / Construction Laborer position at Tamp Grading & Utilities?
Tamp Grading & Utilities is looking for an experienced and dependable Heavy Equipment Operator / Construction Laborer to join our commercial heavy civil construction crews.
This is not an equipment-only position. Approximately 50% of your time will be operating heavy equipment and 50% will be performing construction labor on commercial grading and utility projects.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands commercial construction, operates equipment safely and efficiently, and is willing to work as part of the crew when they are not operating a machine.
What You'll Do
- Operate heavy construction equipment including excavators, skid steers, loaders, dozers, and other equipment based on project needs
- Perform excavation, grading, backfilling, loading, and material handling
- Assist with installation of storm drainage, water, sewer, and other underground utilities
- Perform general construction labor when not operating equipment
- Assist pipe crews with installation and preparation of utilities
- Set and maintain grades and elevations as directed by the foreman
- Load and unload materials and equipment
- Perform site cleanup and maintain a safe, organized work area
- Work safely around other heavy equipment, trucks, laborers, and underground utilities
- Follow directions from foremen and superintendents
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report mechanical or safety issues
- Work efficiently while maintaining quality and safety standards
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment in heavy civil/commercial construction
- Experience operating excavators, skid steers, loaders, dozers, or similar construction equipment
- Experience working on commercial sitework, grading, utilities, or other heavy civil projects
- Ability and willingness to perform manual construction labor approximately 50% of the workday
- Ability to safely work around heavy equipment and active construction operations
- Dependable transportation to and from the jobsite
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a crew
- Strong safety awareness and good work ethic
Preferred Experience
- Storm drainage installation
- Water and sewer utility installation
- Commercial grading
- Pipe installation
- Fine grading
- Excavation and backfill
- Site preparation
- Experience reading grades/elevations
- Experience working around underground utilities
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who can operate equipment and work.
When the excavator or skid steer isn't needed, we expect our operators to jump in and help the crew. You may be asked to help install pipe, move materials, perform cleanup, assist with excavation, or perform other general construction tasks.
If you're looking for a job where you sit in a machine all day, this is not the position for you.
If you're an experienced operator who is willing to work, wants to be part of a good construction crew, and takes pride in doing the job right, we'd like to hear from you.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday–Friday
- Typical construction hours
- Overtime may be available depending on project schedule
Why Join Tamp Grading & Utilities?
- Steady commercial construction work
- Opportunity for overtime
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Work with experienced construction crews
- Opportunities to develop additional equipment and utility skills
- Performance-based opportunities for advancement
How to Apply
Please apply through Indeed with your resume and/or a description of your heavy civil construction experience.
Applicants should be prepared to provide details regarding their equipment operating experience and the types of commercial/heavy civil projects they have worked on.
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Which equipment have you operated regularly?
- This position is approximately 50% equipment operation and 50% construction labor. Are you willing to perform manual construction labor when you are not operating equipment?
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $25