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Equipment Operator - Huntsville, AL

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Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Cand Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.Description

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility

Substance Abuse Screening

Physical Exam (if applicable)

Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

About Hensel Phelps

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Position Description

Equipment operators are responsible for the operation and maintenance of all types of construction machinery including, but not limited to, track loaders, rubber tire loaders, track backhoes, rubber tire backhoes, forklifts. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Duties

Perform maintenance work on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards.

Operate all types of construction machinery including, but not limited to, cranes, dozers, track loaders, rubber tire loaders, track backhoes, rubber tire backhoes, motor graders, trucks, compaction equipment, concrete pumps, and rock drills.

Work in pipeline production performing trenching/excavating procedures according to OSHA guidelines.

Perform backfill procedures and other earthwork.

Inspects and documents their heavy equipment.

Promote a safe work environment and communicate jobsite hazards.

Auto req ID

478803BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Equipment_Operator

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Position Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.

Valid Driver’s License.

Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.

Experience with a wide variety of construction machinery.

Knowledge of maintenance of various construction equipment.

Must be able to take initiative.

Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.

Workers must provide their own safety footwear.

Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally.

Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.

Must be reliable and punctual.

Preferred Qualifications

Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading.

OSHA 10 Certification.

CPR & First Aid Certification.

Physical Work Classification & Demands

  • Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity.
  • Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite.
  • Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone.
  • The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office and field administration.
  • Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read and understand blueprints, load charts, and take/verify field measurements.
  • Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
  • Working from heights – the person must be comfortable and able to work from heights for extended amounts of time.
  • Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
  • Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
  • Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time.
  • Grasping – Needs to apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm regularly.
  • Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
  • Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures.
  • Frequently exposed to noisy environment and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
  • Use of hands and wrists with various tools.
  • Prolonged use of jackhammer and pavement breaker.
  • Use of wheelbarrows and brooms.
  • Repetitive use of hands and wrists using power, rotational, and vibration tools including prolonged use of jackhammers and pavement breakers.
  • Tolerate legally permissible exposure to dusts and chemicals, such as cement dust, solvents, and curing compounds.
  • The person must be able to safely wear a respirator and is able to pass applicable medical and fit testing examinations.
  • Must be able to hear commands from supervisors and back-up safety alarms on equipment.

City*

Huntsville

State*

Alabama

Job Code

Construction1 Construction

Affiliate Sponsor

Hensel Phelps

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