Civil - Heavy Equipment Operator

Alpha, Inc.; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Company equipment

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alpha Inc. is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to execute mass excavation and site preparation on Maui, Hawaii. You will operate excavators, dozers, backhoes, graders, and rock trucks on high-impact civil projects while following plans and safety protocols.

You must have a CDL, read blueprints, and work well in a team. GPS machine-control experience is highly preferred, with a focus on accuracy and safety on site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience in mass excavation, civil construction, sitework, or utilities.
• CDL required with excellent driving record.
• Ability to read construction drawings, blueprints, and grading plans.
• Experience with GPS machine-control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, graders, and rock trucks for mass excavation and site prep.
• Perform trenching, ditching, backfilling, rough and finish grading, and utility excavation per plans.
• Use GPS systems (Trimble Earthworks or similar) for accurate excavation and grading.
• Inspect equipment daily and perform routine maintenance checks.
• Read plans, coordinate with foremen and crews, and ensure safe operation.
• Report mechanical issues and hazards early; maintain site safety and compliance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Read blueprints

GPS machine-control

Team communication

Safety protocols

Tools

Trimble Earthworks

Job description

• Base Pay $45.00 - $65.00 / Hour
• Job Category Civil
• Employee Type FT - Regular (Non Exempt)

Description

CDL Required for this position.

The Opportunity

Alpha Inc. is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator who knows dirt, iron, grade, and grit.

This is not a “warm seat, move levers” kind of role. This is mass excavation, site prep, trenching, grading, utility work, GPS-guided precision, and making big civil projects happen safely, cleanly, and on spec.

You’ll run excavators, dozers, backhoes, graders, and rock trucks across high-impact projects on Maui—turning raw ground into the foundation for Hawai?i’s future.

If you can read plans, respect the machine, work as one crew, and take pride in leaving a site better than you found it—bring your boots. This is your lane.

About Alpha Inc.

At Alpha Inc., we are dedicated to building Hawai‘i’s future through excellence in heavy civil construction, water well drilling, renewable energy, and concrete services. As a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in delivering high-impact projects that serve our communities for generations.

We live by three core values that shape how we work and lead:

Strength in Unity – Fostering trust and collaboration to achieve collective success.
Lead with Heart – Approaching every endeavor with humility, empathy, and respect.
Alpha Mentality – Demonstrating grit, accountability, and a relentless drive to excel.

Join us in shaping what’s next—with purpose, pride, and the Alpha mindset. This tone and structure aligns with the uploaded Alpha COO posting style.

What You Will Do

Operate heavy equipment including excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, graders, and rock trucks for mass excavation and site preparation.

Perform trench digging, ditch work, backfilling, rough grading, finish grading, and utility-related excavation based on construction plans.

Use GPS-enabled systems, including Trimble Earthworks or similar platforms, to support accurate excavation, mapping, and grading.

Read and interpret blueprints, site plans, cut sheets, and construction drawings to execute work safely and correctly.

Conduct daily equipment inspections, routine servicing, and basic maintenance checks.

Load, unload, move, spread, and shape materials including soil, gravel, rock, and aggregate.

Follow jobsite safety protocols, participate in daily safety checks, and take ownership of safe equipment operation.

Work closely with foremen, laborers, truck drivers, survey teams, and other operators to keep production moving.

Report mechanical concerns, equipment issues, hazards, and jobsite challenges early and clearly.

Protect the land, the crew, the schedule, and the standard.

What You Bring

Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience, preferably in mass excavation, civil construction, sitework, or utility installation.

Strong operating ability on excavators, bulldozers, graders, backhoes, rock trucks, and related heavy machinery.

Experience with Trimble Earthworks or similar GPS machine-control systems strongly preferred.

Ability to read construction drawings, blueprints, and grading plans.

Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset.

Working knowledge of excavation safety, trench safety, jobsite hazards, and equipment safety protocols.

Valid CDL required, with an excellent driving record.

A calm head, steady hands, and pride in doing the job right the first time.

Why Alpha?

At Alpha Inc., we’re not just moving earth—we’re building Hawai?i’s future from the ground up.

You’ll join a crew that leads with heart, works in unity, and brings the Alpha Mentality every day. We value people who show up prepared, operate with precision, protect their team, and take ownership of the work long after the machine shuts down.

This is a place for operators who want more than hours. It’s for operators who want impact.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid Medical/Dental/Vision (family coverage)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (vacation, personal, and sick time) that increases with tenure
• Paid holidays
• Weekly pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible after 1 month of service (age 18+), with a Safe Harbor match (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 2%) with immediate vesting.
• Life & AD&D insurance (company-paid, with family coverage)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (24/7 confidential support)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $500/year)
• Company-provided equipment (role dependent)
• Additional perks (Aflac supplemental coverage + employee discounts)
• Employee Ambassador Program: A dedicated, real-human support resource to help you navigate life’s challenges—personal or professional—by connecting you to guidance, resources, and solutions when you need them most.

Benefits eligibility may vary based on role and employment status.

Requirements (Conditions of Employment)

• Completion of standard pre-employment screening.
• Successful completion of a background check conducted after a conditional offer; any prior issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis consistent with Hawai'i and federal law.
• Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires) conducted in line with Hawai'i statutory requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alpha Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal or Hawai?i law, and we provide equal opportunity in all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training.

If you’re ready to move earth, protect the crew, and build what Hawai?i stands on—Alpha is ready for you.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Completion of standard pre-employment screening.
• Successful completion of a background check conducted after a conditional offer; any prior issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis consistent with Hawai'i and federal law.
• Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires) conducted in line with Hawai'i statutory requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alpha Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal or Hawai'i law, and we provide equal opportunity in all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training.