Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator – Construction

mgccontractors; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MGC Contractors, Inc. is seeking Operators for our New Mexico Division in the Alamogordo area. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, backhoes, scrapers and compactors to grade and prepare sites, while reading blueprints and coordinating with crew.

This full-time role requires 3–5 years of related machine experience, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and adherence to safety protocols. Passing pre-employment drug screening is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of related experience operating dozer, loader, backhoe, gannon, scraper, or compactor.
• Five (5) plus years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating hand wheels, levers, and depresses pedals to drive machines and control attachments.
• Grading or redistributing earth, aggregates, or materials for construction.
• Operating GPS and laser leveling to regulate elevations and slopes.
• Attaching equipment and aligning depth with stakes and guidelines.
• Watching gauges and indicators to ensure proper machine operation.
• Inspecting equipment for deficiencies and reporting conditions.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, survey markers, and stakes.
• Signaling directions and warnings to coworkers.
• Any and all other duties assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dozer

Loader

Backhoe

Gannon

Scraper

Compactor

Job description

MGC Contractors, Inc. is seeking Operators for our New Mexico Division in the Alamogordo area. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, backhoes, scrapers and compactors to grade and prepare sites, while reading blueprints and coordinating with crew.

This full-time role requires 3–5 years of related machine experience, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and adherence to safety protocols. Passing pre-employment drug screening is required.