Experienced Excavator & Site Grading 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

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.