Dirt Work Heavy Equipment Operator

Ihawl; Farmington (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

iHawl, a civil sitework contractor, is hiring Dirt Work Heavy Equipment Operators in Northwest Arkansas to run excavators, dozers, and scrapers for mass excavation, grading, and site prep. You will work with Trimble machine control to hit grade precisely, coordinate with Foremen for cut/fill sequencing, and perform routine safety checks.

Requirements include 3+ years in dirt work, OSHA 10, GPS or machine control experience; salary is $22–$28/hr DOE plus overtime; fulltime on-site role with

Qualifications

• 3+ years in dirt work, mass grading, or earthwork operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for mass excavation, grading, and site prep.
• Run machines with Trimble machine control to hit grade precisely.
• Coordinate with Foremen for cut/fill sequencing and site layout.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and follow job site safety standards.
• Step off the machine as needed to assist the crew.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Team player

Communication

Safety consciousness

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

Trimble machine control

AGTEK

Job description

Be part of the crew building Northwest Arkansas from the ground up.

iHawl is a complete civil sitework contractor delivering precision mass grading and build-ready sites. We’re hiring Dirt Work Heavy Equipment Operators to run excavators, dozers, and scrapers for mass excavation, grading, and site prep.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for mass excavation, grading, and site prep.
• Run machines equipped with Trimble machine control to hit grade with precision.
• Coordinate with Foremen for cut/fill sequencing and site layout.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and follow job site safety standards.
• Step off the machine as needed to assist the crew.

Requirements

• 3+ years in dirt work, mass grading, or earthwork operations.
• Skilled in cut/fill, mass excavation, and fine grading.
• OSHA 10 (required) / OSHA 30 (preferred).
• GPS or machine control experience (Trimble, AGTEK) a plus.
• Team player with strong communication.

Why iHawl

• Projects across NWA: civil construction, land clearing, and site development.
• Fast-moving team, top-tier equipment, and growth opportunities.

Location: Northwest Arkansas
Pay: $22–$28/hr DOE + Overtime