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Heavy Equipment Operator

Walker Excavation
Belgrade, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026

Walker excavation is looking for heavy equipment operators to join our team. We are a large civil construction company working on primarily commercial developments installing roads, water, sewer, and storm utilities.

Essential Functions

1. Operate equipment safely and efficiently.

2. Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.

3. Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.

4. Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.

5. Keep time and material records.

Qualifications

Competencies

1. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

2. Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

3. Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

4. Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

5. Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Benefits

1. IRA with company match

2. Company paid health insurance.

3. Life Insurance

4. Dental and vision and insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $33

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