Excavator Heavy Equipment Operator

NERI BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT LLC; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Neri Building & Development is seeking an experienced Excavator / Heavy Equipment Operator to join our construction team in a hands-on role focusing on site work for residential and commercial projects.

The ideal candidate will safely operate excavators, skid steers, loaders, and related equipment, read site plans, and work efficiently while maintaining high production standards. CDL is a plus; valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Previous professional excavator/heavy equipment operating experience required.
• Strong excavator operating skills required.
• Experience operating skid steers and loaders preferred.
• Experience with residential and/or commercial site development.
• Ability to read site plans and construction drawings.
• Underground utility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, mini excavators, skid steers, loaders, and other construction equipment.
• Perform site clearing and general excavation.
• Excavate for foundations, footings, slabs, and building pads.
• Perform rough and finish grading.
• Install and excavate for drainage systems.
• Trench for water, sewer, electrical, and other underground utilities.
• Backfill foundations and utility trenches.
• Prepare driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, patios, and other site improvements.
• Load trucks and move materials efficiently around jobsites.
• Perform demolition and material removal as required.
• Establish and maintain proper grades and elevations.
• Work safely around existing utilities, structures, employees, subcontractors, and occupied properties.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance or repair needs.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment and jobsites.
• Assist with general construction, site work, and labor when equipment operation is not required.

Skills

Excavator operation

Heavy equipment operation

Skid steer

Loader operation

Reading site plans

Grading experience

Drainage installation

Ground elevations

CDL (plus)

Valid driver's license

Tools

Construction equipment

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Neri Building & Development is seeking an experienced Excavator / Heavy Equipment Operator to join our construction team. We are looking for a skilled, dependable operator with experience performing residential and commercial site work who can safely and efficiently operate equipment while maintaining professional production standards.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, understands grades and site plans, and is willing to work outside of the machine when necessary to help get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, mini excavators, skid steers, loaders, and other construction equipment
• Perform site clearing and general excavation
• Excavate for foundations, footings, slabs, and building pads
• Perform rough and finish grading
• Install and excavate for drainage systems
• Trench for water, sewer, electrical, and other underground utilities
• Backfill foundations and utility trenches
• Prepare driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, patios, and other site improvements
• Load trucks and move materials efficiently around jobsites
• Perform demolition and material removal as required
• Establish and maintain proper grades and elevations
• Work safely around existing utilities, structures, employees, subcontractors, and occupied properties
• Perform daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance or repair needs
• Maintain clean and organized equipment and jobsites
• Assist with general construction, site work, and labor when equipment operation is not required

Qualifications

• Previous professional excavator/heavy equipment operating experience required
• Strong excavator operating skills required
• Experience operating skid steers and loaders preferred
• Experience with residential and/or commercial site development
• Ability to perform both rough and finish grading
• Understanding of grades, elevations, drainage, and proper excavation practices
• Ability to read site plans and construction drawings
• Underground utility experience preferred
• Experience working around foundations and existing structures
• Ability to safely excavate in tight or confined jobsites
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation
• CDL is a plus, but not required unless otherwise specified
• Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, and able to work as part of a professional construction team

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an operator who understands site work—not simply someone who can run a machine.

The right candidate should be able to look at a project, understand what needs to be accomplished, maintain proper grades, work efficiently, protect the equipment, and produce professional results without requiring constant supervision.

We value employees who take ownership of their work, maintain equipment properly, communicate with the project team, and are willing to help wherever needed to keep a project moving.

Position

Job Type: Full-Time Position: Excavator / Heavy Equipment Operator Experience Level: Experienced Company: Neri Building & Development

Compensation: Competitive and based on experience.

Neri Building & Development offers an opportunity to work on a variety of residential, commercial, excavation, concrete, and development projects. We are looking for experienced operators who want steady work, responsibility, and an opportunity to grow with the company.