Heavy Equipment Operator

Kirk Bros. Co., Inc.; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on work every day

Part of meaningful infrastructure projects

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A construction firm in Ohio seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate machinery such as excavators and loaders. The role focuses on safely moving materials and supporting projects that improve water and wastewater infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have experience with heavy equipment, a team-oriented attitude, and a commitment to safety. The work allows for hands-on contributions to important infrastructure projects while growing within a respected firm.

Qualifications

• Smooth, accurate, and safety-minded operator of heavy machinery.
• Ability to work with crews effectively.
• Willingness to join Operators Union.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy machinery like excavators and loaders.
• Support excavation, pipe laying, and site preparation.
• Ensure all movements are safe, efficient, and on schedule.

Skills

Experience operating heavy equipment

Great communication and teamwork

OSHA safety awareness

Can-do attitude

Job description

🚜 Heavy Equipment Operator – Drive the Job Forward! 🏗️

🛠️ Ready to Power Up the Jobsite?

Do backhoes, loaders, dozers, and excavators make your heart beat faster? Do you love mastering heavy equipment and making a massive impact on the build? If so, it’s time to grab the controls and roll with a crew that’s shaping water and wastewater infrastructure across Ohio!

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll be at the center of the action — safely and skillfully moving earth, material, and equipment to help bring major projects to life.

Operate heavy machinery like excavators, loaders, dozers, and cranes — OWN the machine!

Move, load, and set materials with precision and power.

Work with crews to support excavation, pipe laying, and site prep.

Keep every movement safe, efficient, and on schedule.

Lend a hand with general construction work when needed.

🎓 What You Bring

• ✔ Experience operating heavy equipment — you’re smooth, accurate, and safety-minded.
• ✔ Great communication and teamwork — you lift the whole crew.
• ✔ OSHA safety awareness — keeping the jobsite safe is your top priority.
• ✔ Union membership or willingness to join the Operators Union.
• ✔ A “can-do” attitude — accidents don’t happen on your watch.

💥 Why This Job Rocks

Hands-on work every day — you’re not stuck at a desk!

Be part of meaningful infrastructure projects — build what communities rely on.

Work with a team that values safety, skill, and respect.

Grow your career with a respected construction firm with decades of experience.

🚀 Ready to Drive Progress?

If you’ve got the skills and the fire to operate heavy equipment like a pro, we want you on our team. Join us in building strong, vital infrastructure — one bucket, blade, and boom at a time!

👉 Apply now through the Kirk Bros. careers page!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.