Heavy Equipment Operator

Skillit; Fayetteville (GA); In loco; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company-provided PPE

Health, dental and vision options

401(k) retirement plan with employer-?

Descrizione del lavoro

Skillit is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator in Fayetteville, GA. You will operate excavators, dozers, backhoes, skid steers, graders and vibratory compactors across earthworks, grading and paving tasks. The role requires following grade stakes, site plans, and safety rules on active construction sites outdoors.

We value practical maintenance knowledge, pre-start inspections, and reliable attendance. Strong teamwork and communication help keep workflows on schedule and ensure quality finishes.

Competenze

• Proven experience operating excavator, dozer, backhoe, skid steer and grader on construction sites.
• Practical knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance and pre-start inspections.
• Experience with earthmoving, finish grading and paving support on civil sites.
• Ability to follow grade stakes and read basic site plans.
• OSHA 10-hour construction card or equivalent preferred.

Mansioni

• Operate excavators, dozers, backhoes, skid steers, graders and vibratory compactors for earthmoving and paving tasks.
• Perform site grading, trenching, backfilling and finish-grade work to plans and stakes.
• Assist with equipment setup, inspections and basic repairs to keep machines safe.
• Follow safety plans, wear PPE and coordinate with foremen and crew to meet schedule.

Conoscenze

Safety mindset

Teamwork

English proficiency

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

Excavator

Dozer

Backhoe

Skid steer

Grader

Vibratory compactor

Descrizione del lavoro

About this roleJoin a heavy civil crew in Fayetteville, GA as a Heavy Equipment Operator. You'll run excavators, dozers, backhoes, skid steers, motor graders and vibratory compactors to move and grade earth, support paving operations, and help set up hard-surface work. This is hands-on field work on active construction sites. Expect full days outdoors, strict adherence to site safety and drug-free policies, routine equipment inspections and light maintenance. Reliable attendance and the ability to work with a crew are required.What you'll doOperate excavators, dozers, backhoes, skid steers, motor graders and vibratory compactors for earthmoving, grading and paving tasksPerform site grading, slope shaping, trenching, backfilling and finish-grade work to plans and grade stakesAssist with equipment setup, routine inspections and basic repairs to keep machines safe and operationalFollow site safety plans, use required PPE, attend toolbox talks and enforce safe practices on siteCoordinate with foremen, grade checkers and laborers to maintain workflow and meet schedule targetsKeep accurate equipment logs, report damage or hazards, and maintain a clean, organized work areaWhat we're looking forProven experience operating excavator, dozer, backhoe, skid steer and grader on construction sitesPractical knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance and pre-start inspectionsExperience with earthmoving, finish grading and paving support in civil constructionAbility to follow grade stakes, read basic site plans and take direction from foremenStrong safety mindset and willingness to work in a drug-free environmentReliable transportation to Fayetteville job sites and consistent on-time attendanceQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED preferredValid driver's license and reliable transportationOSHA 10-hour construction card or equivalent preferredEquipment operator certification(s) or documented machine hours preferredAble to pass pre-employment drug screen and background checkBasic English proficiency for safety briefings and crew communicationWhat we offerCompany-provided PPE and tools needed for the jobSite-specific training and opportunities to cross-train on multiple machinesPaid time off and holiday policies (details provided during hiring)Health, dental and vision options available (details during onboarding)401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match (details during onboarding)Stable, long-term crew assignments and clear paths for advancementReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.ApplyJobs find youSkillit connects craft workers directly with contractors hiring for your trade. No resumes, no chasing listings. Build your profile once and let jobs find you.Get discovered automatically: Contractors search for talent like you every day.No more chasing listings: Skillit surfaces your profile when a job matches your skills and certs.Sam does the legwork: Your craft hiring assistant works 24/7 to connect you with active hiring contractors.