Civil Construction Heavy Equipment Operator

Cardinal Civil Contracting; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Civil Contracting in Raleigh, NC seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to perform bulldozer and trackhoe tasks, including digging, grading, trenching, and laying pipe on civil construction projects. The role requires precision, safety awareness, and ability to read blueprints and site plans; familiarity with GPS/laser grading is a plus; full-time with potential overtime and weekend work.

Candidates should have experience operating heavy equipment and a CDL or operator certification

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating bulldozers and trackhoe excavators in civil construction.
• Ability to read grading plans and site layouts.
• Familiarity with GPS and laser grading technology is a plus.
• Strong safety awareness and equipment maintenance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers for grading, pushing soil, and leveling.
• Operate trackhoe excavators for excavation, trenching, and laying pipe.
• Read blueprints, site plans and grade stakes to complete tasks.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and basic equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate with supervisors and crew to adapt to site conditions.

Skills

Bulldozer operations

Trackhoe operations

Blueprint reading

Site grading

Safety compliance

Education

CDL or heavy equipment operator certification

Tools

GPS technology

Laser grading tech

Heavy equipment maintenance

Job description

Cardinal Civil Contracting in Raleigh, NC seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to perform bulldozer and trackhoe tasks, including digging, grading, trenching, and laying pipe on civil construction projects. The role requires precision, safety awareness, and ability to read blueprints and site plans; familiarity with GPS/laser grading is a plus; full-time with potential overtime and weekend work.

Candidates should have experience operating heavy equipment and a CDL or operator certification