Heavy Equipment Operator

The Contractor Consultants; Marriott-Slaterville (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Tech package for field logistics

Mentor training programs

Career mobility in growing startup

Job summary

NLC is seeking an Excavator and Dozer Operator in Marriott-Slaterville, UT, to shape challenging terrain for civil infrastructure projects. This full-time role focuses on site preparation and grading using precision equipment in a startup environment.

Ideal candidates will travel up to 20% to remote project locations, with experience in heavy machinery and GPS-controlled grading systems. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven mastery operating heavy excavators or bulldozers in steep outdoor environments.
• Experience interpreting site plans and executing precise grade cuts.
• Strong communication with diverse field crews and teammates.
• Willing to travel up to 20% of hours to project locations beyond 30 miles.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and bulldozers on challenging terrain with a focus on safety.
• Use GPS grading systems to achieve high-precision site cuts and subgrade leveling.
• Establish survey benchmarks and elevation controls across rugged sites.
• Inspect and maintain earthmoving equipment to ensure uptime and safety.
• Collaborate with ground crews and supervisors to maintain project momentum.
• Adapt to startup dynamics and changing field conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Site grade interpretation

Team communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Topcon GPS control systems

Job description

Excavator and Dozer Operator — Shape Challenging Terrain for Civil Infrastructure Projects

Job Overview

• Company: NLC
• Salary/Pay Rate: $33 to $39 per hour (based on experience)
• Location: Marriott-Slaterville, Utah (Travel Required)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Commercial, Government or Federal
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will serve as a skilled machinery expert, driving the precision execution of site preparation and grading on complex civil engineering projects. This role allows you to take ownership of powerful machinery while building critical commercial and federal infrastructure. You will have the unique opportunity to anchor a growing startup team where your high-level operating skills translate directly into upward career advancement.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Manipulate heavy excavators and bulldozers safely on steep mountainous slopes and dense, wooded terrain.
• Utilize advanced GPS grading systems to execute high-precision site cuts and subgrade leveling to strict project specifications.
• Establish accurate survey benchmarks and elevation control points across diverse, rugged field environments.
• Inspect and maintain specialized earthmoving equipment daily to guarantee maximum jobsite safety and operational uptime.
• Collaborate closely with ground crews, grade setters, and site supervisors to maintain rapid project momentum.
• Adapt quickly to shifting startup environments and fluid field conditions to keep heavy civil operations moving forward.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven technical mastery operating heavy excavators or bulldozers in demanding, high-slope outdoor environments.
• Solid experience interpreting site plans and executing precise grade cuts under minimal supervision.
• Strong team-player mindset with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse field crews.
• Absolute willingness to travel up to 20% of your working hours to various project locations beyond a 30-mile radius.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 3 or more years of dedicated experience operating earthmoving equipment within civil and heavy construction.
• Hands-on experience utilizing Topcon GPS machinery control systems for high-precision grading work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle providing consistent and reliable financial compensation for your expertise.
• Comprehensive medical insurance to fully support your health and physical wellness needs.
• Provided corporate tech package including a smartphone or tablet for field logistics and communication.
• Direct access to specialized mentor training programs to further develop your construction leadership skills.
• Significant upward career mobility and leadership opportunities as our start-up operation continues to expand.

About Us

NLC is an agile, fast-growing startup specializing in heavy and civil construction for commercial and federal sectors. We tackle challenging site development projects across complex terrains, maintaining a company culture built on teamwork, field mentorship, and professional career progression. Learn more at nl-constructors.com.

NLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.