Heavy Equipment Operator

Gibraltar Fabrication; Calexico (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Fabrication is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators in Calexico, California. The successful candidates will perform excavation, grading, and material handling on large-scale heavy civil construction projects. Responsibilities include operating various heavy machinery, conducting daily inspections, and ensuring safe operations. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in heavy civil equipment operation and knowledge of site safety practices. Join our team to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, dozers, motor graders, and loaders.
• Perform excavation, grading, backfilling, and material placement.
• Follow grade stakes, plans, and supervisor direction.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Maintain safe operations around ground personnel and other equipment.
• Support additional equipment or site tasks as needed.
• Follow all safety, quality, and production standards.

Skills

Operating multiple types of heavy earthmoving equipment

Knowledge of heavy civil construction practices and job site safety

Dependability

Strong work ethic

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Willingness to cross-train on additional equipment or tasks

Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions

Education

5+ years of heavy civil equipment operating experience

Experience on large-scale earthwork or infrastructure projects

Job description

We are seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to perform excavation, grading, and material handling on large-scale heavy civil construction projects.

What You’ll Do

• Operate excavators, dozers, motor graders, and loaders.
• Perform excavation, grading, backfilling, and material placement.
• Follow grade stakes, plans, and supervisor direction.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Maintain safe operations around ground personnel and other equipment.
• Support additional equipment or site tasks as needed.
• Follow all safety, quality, and production standards.

What You Bring

• Experience operating multiple types of heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy civil construction practices and job site safety.
• Dependability, accountability, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to cross-train on additional equipment or tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions.

Education | Experience

• 5+ years of heavy civil equipment operating experience.
• Experience on large-scale earthwork or infrastructure projects strongly preferred.