Earth-Moving Equipment Operator — Skilled & Safety‑Focused

ORION; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ORION requires an experienced heavy equipment operator to move construction materials and operate earth-moving machines such as bulldozers, excavators, and graders. The role involves long shifts (8-12 hours) with possible weekend work, aligned with safety and teamwork values upheld by the company.

Responsibilities include attaching equipment, inspecting and maintaining machines, reporting issues, and ensuring safe operation and confidentiality as required by policy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating earth-moving equipment.
• Understanding of construction principles is a must.
• Willingness to work long shifts (8-12 hours) and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Attach attachments (graders, buckets, rollers) to tractors with hitch-pins.
• Operate earth-moving equipment (bulldozers, excavators, graders).
• Inspect equipment daily and perform basic maintenance and repairs.
• Grease and check parts per manufacturer guidelines.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly to supervisors.
• Maintain equipment and tools for long-term use.

Skills

Earth-moving operation

Heavy machinery operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ORION requires an experienced heavy equipment operator to move construction materials and operate earth-moving machines such as bulldozers, excavators, and graders. The role involves long shifts (8-12 hours) with possible weekend work, aligned with safety and teamwork values upheld by the company.

Responsibilities include attaching equipment, inspecting and maintaining machines, reporting issues, and ensuring safe operation and confidentiality as required by policy.