Heavy Equipment Operator

Hale Contracting; Kentucky; On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with Company Match

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

Family-owned company with growth

Competitive pay

Job summary

Hale Contracting, LLC in Williamstown, Kentucky, seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to operate excavators, bulldozers, graders, loaders, and other earthmoving equipment on commercial and residential sites. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have experience with GPS machine control systems (Trimble/Topcon) and a strong work ethic. Hale Contracting offers weekly pay, 401(k) with company match, health/dental/vision & life insurance, and growth

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy earthmoving equipment in commercial or residential construction.
• Proficiency operating excavators (trackhoes), bulldozers, graders, and loaders.
• Experience operating rollers, skid steers, and other compact equipment.
• Experience loading haul trucks and performing mass earthmoving operations.
• Experience digging utility trenches and working around underground utilities.
• Experience with finish grading, road construction, and building pad preparation.
• Knowledge of GPS machine control systems, including Trimble or Topcon.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to report equipment issues.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment on construction projects.
• Excavate trenches and dig ditches for utilities with proper grading and safety.
• Perform channel lining, drainage, and erosion control work.
• Backfill trenches, build pads, and grade for roads and sites.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Use GPS machine control to achieve accurate grading and excavation.
• Maintain equipment in safe, clean condition.
• Coordinate with supervisors to complete projects on schedule.
• Follow all safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Excavators (trackhoes)

Bulldozers

Graders

Loaders

GPS machine control (Trimble/Topcon)

Reading & interpreting plans

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Trimble GPS

Topcon GPS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Hale Contracting, LLC is a family-owned site grading and utility contractor based in Williamstown, Kentucky. We are committed to delivering high-quality site development and utility construction projects while providing a safe, team-oriented work environment where employees can build long-term careers.

We are seeking an experienced, dependable Heavy Equipment Operatorto join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating a variety of earthmoving equipment on commercial and residential construction projects and possess a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Why Join Hale Contracting?

• Competitive pay: $27.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience
• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Family-owned company with opportunities for long-term growth

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment, including excavators (trackhoes), bulldozers, graders, loaders, rollers, skid steers, and other construction equipment.
• Excavate trenches and dig ditches for utility pipe installation while maintaining proper grade and safety standards.
• Perform channel lining and other drainage or erosion control work.
• Operate bulldozers to backfill trenches, build pads, and perform finish grading for roads, building pads, and other site development projects.
• Read and interpret construction plans, grades, and project specifications.
• Utilize GPS machine control systems, including Trimble or Topcon, to achieve accurate grading and excavation.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and safe operating condition.
• Work closely with supervisors and crew members to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

We're looking for candidates with:

• Experience operating heavy earthmoving equipment in commercial or residential construction.
• Proficiency operating excavators (trackhoes), bulldozers, graders, and loaders.
• Experience operating rollers, skid steers, and other compact equipment.
• Experience loading haul trucks and performing mass earthmoving operations.
• Experience digging utility trenches and working around underground utilities.
• Experience with finish grading, road construction, and building pad preparation.
• Working knowledge of GPS machine control systems, including Trimble or Topcon.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to identify and report equipment issues.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

If you're an experienced equipment operator looking for a company that values safety, quality workmanship, and its employees, we'd love to hear from you.

Hale Contracting, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On the road