Heavy Equipment Operator

Engel Excavating LLC; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union pay scale and benefits

Per diem for travel over 90 miles

Maintained, late-model equipment

Job summary

Engel Excavating LLC in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. You will operate excavators, dozers, and loaders on diverse earthwork and construction projects.

The successful candidate must have a high school diploma, experience with heavy equipment, and the ability to travel five days per week. We offer a union pay scale, benefits, and per diem for travel over 90 miles.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate machinery in various conditions.
• Valid driver’s license, CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, dozers, and loaders on various site work projects.
• Conduct daily machine inspections and perform basic maintenance.
• Report directly to foremen and collaborate with crews for safety.

Skills

Heavy equipment operating principles

Safety-focused work habits

Basic understanding of grades and construction drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator – Engel Excavating

Engel Excavating is a growing civil construction contractor performing earthwork, mass grading, demolition, and wet utilities throughout Wisconsin and the UP (Michigan). We are seeking talented, experienced operators to join our team! We are a union signatory contractor based out of Oshkosh, WI.

Primary Work

• Operate excavators, dozers, and loaders on various site work projects
• Earthwork, mass grading, underground wet utilities
• Daily machine inspections and basic maintenance
• Report directly to foremen and work with crews to complete projects safely

What You Can Expect

• 8–12 hour days typical, M-F with occasional weekends
• Maintained, late‑model equipment
• Per diem for travel over 90 milesUnion pay scale and benefits

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles and the ability to operate machinery in various conditions
• Basic understanding of grades and construction drawings
• Understand and follow site safety requirements
• Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus)
• Ability to work outdoors and travel 5 days per week (home on weekends)
• Pass pre-employment drug screening

We’re Looking For

• Reliable attendance, positive attitude each day
• Respect for coworkers, superiors, and equipment
• Safety-focused work habits

Equal Opportunity Employer