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Heavy Equipment Operator

Western Municipal Construction
Billings, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2027

About Us

Western Municipal Construction is a heavy civil contractor that specializes in underground wet utilities and is celebrating its 25th anniversary in business. We are an equal opportunity employer with more than competitive wages and benefits who is always looking for talented individuals to fill multiple positions located in Montana, Wyoming, and Texas.


Job Brief

Our team is looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to work on our heavy civil construction projects. We need operators for multiple types of equipment such as: Excavators, Front End Loaders, Skid Steer Loaders, Compaction Rollers, and many more.

These roles require excellent proficiency in being an operator due to job site conditions being extremely congested with overhead power lines, all types of underground utilities, constricted alleyway work, road and pedestrian traffic, among many other safety concerns. You will be required to inspect and maintain your equipment on a daily basis and report any issues to your supervisor.

If you have the experience, are reliable, able to work well under pressure, we’d like to meet you!

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a heavy equipment operator (water/sewer/storm pipe installation is preferred)
  • Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites
  • In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
  • Understanding soil conditions and the effect they have on safety and compaction efforts
  • Great attention to detail
  • Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Application For Employment

It is the policy of our company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or marital status.

Please don’t hesitate to attach your resume along with your state of preference below for your next great opportunity and adventure.

download the application PDF and submit via email to westmt@wmc-i.com.

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