Construction Equipment Operator - Idaho Falls

Sunroc; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join their team. With a commitment to career growth and exceptional benefits, this role offers the chance to operate a variety of heavy machinery, from bulldozers to graders, while contributing to community development. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience and a strong focus on safety. Enjoy a supportive work environment with best-in-industry benefits, including medical coverage and a generous PTO policy. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Generous HSA Contribution

Paid Holidays

Accruable PTO

401k with 6% Match

Profit Sharing

Access to Mental Health Services

Paid Pregnancy and Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Excavate trenches and grade pads.
• Teach and direct laborers.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Trenching and Excavation

Team Leadership

Plan Reading

Safety Awareness

Tools

Bulldozer

Loader

Trackhoe

Grader

Skidsteer

Job description

Overview

Join the Sunroc Team as a Heavy Equipment Operator!At Sunroc, we believe in fostering career growth and promoting from within. With over 80 years of experience in the construction industry, Sunroc provides exceptional opportunities for you to advance in your career. We’re looking for skilled heavy equipment operators to help us build better communities. If you have at least one year of experience and are ready to take on a variety of tasks, from operating bulldozers to grading pads, we want to hear from you!

Things You’ll Do

• Operate heavy equipment safely & efficiently. This could be a trackhoe, backhoe, grader, loader, skidsteer, crushing equipment, dozer, etc.
• Excavate trenches, load trucks, and grade pads/floors.
• Teach and direct our laborers.
• Read and understand plans, instructions, and specifications to determine the work needed to get the job done.
• Measure, mark and record openings and distances to lay out areas where the work will be done.
• Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs on equipment, using grease gun, oilcans, and hand tools.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least 1 year of experience running a loader, dozer, or trackhoe.
• Ability to read plans and gradestakes.
• Ability to bend, sit for long periods, and work in the heat.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs without assistance.
• Attention and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Benefits

At Sunroc, we value people. We enjoy best-in-industry benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage w/ generous HSA contribution
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Accruable PTO (15 days in a year)
• 401k w/ 6% Match & profit sharing
• Access to mental health services
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Weekly Pay and more!

To learn more about Sunroc, click here.

**Current employees must notify supervisor of application**

Sunroc is a drug-free workplace.