Excavator Operator: Heavy Equipment Pros Wanted

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; Connecticut; On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match and Company Co

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking a full-time, year-round Heavy Equipment Operator to join our field crews across multiple CT job sites. The role requires operating excavators, loaders, dozers, and motor graders, with a focus on safety, routine maintenance, and daily equipment care.

Ideal candidates have experience with GPS/UTS, can work outdoors in all seasons, and are able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment (onsite try-out will be conducted).
• GPS/UTS experience preferred.
• Work in outdoor environments in all seasons.
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers, and motor graders.
• Perform general maintenance including greasing, checking fluid levels, and cleaning of tracks.
• Daily cleaning of equipment.
• Report deficiencies to foreman immediately.
• Willing to perform manual labor to support projects.
• Ensure Shirley Contracting health and safety culture, policies, and requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customers and co-workers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor work

Pre-employment screening

GPS/UTS experience

Tools

GPS/UTS experience

Job description

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking a full-time, year-round Heavy Equipment Operator to join our field crews across multiple CT job sites. The role requires operating excavators, loaders, dozers, and motor graders, with a focus on safety, routine maintenance, and daily equipment care.

Ideal candidates have experience with GPS/UTS, can work outdoors in all seasons, and are able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required.