Heavy Equipment Operator

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The Impact You’ll Make:

As an Equipment Operator, you will need to safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment on utility and heavy civil construction projects. This role is essential to production, safety, and quality. You will work closely with foremen and field leadership to support successful project execution.

You will have the opportunity to:

· Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers, rollers, and backhoes

· Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs

· Work safely around underground utilities and trench operations

· Support trenching, backfill, grading, and material handling activities

· Follow site safety plans and company policies

· Coordinate with foremen and ground crews

· Maintain clean and organized work areas

· Support general site operations as needed

Requirements & Experience:

· Proven experience operating heavy equipment in civil construction.

· Strong understanding of safe equipment operation and jobsite awareness.

· Ability to work around utilities and in trenching environments.

· Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

· Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred but not required).

Pay Range : $26 - 32/hourly pay

*Actual base salary offered varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:

· 401(k) with company match

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· Life insurance

· 6 Flexible spending account

· Paid time off and paid holidays

Zoladz Construction Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all applicants and employees the right to equal employment opportunities with regards to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company will not engage in discriminatory practices against any applicant for employment or employee of the Company because of race, color, religion, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, genetic information, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or any other legally protected class or status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Are you in the greater Amsterdam area?/No out of State

Location:

• Amsterdam, NY (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $32