Heavy Equipment Operator

Jobtailor; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate Dozers, Excavators, Backhoes and related machinery on road and site projects in Tempe, AZ.

You will perform earthmoving, grading, trenching and stockpiling while adhering to safety policies, conducting inspections, and coordinating with a team in a dynamic construction environment.

Shift options include day, swing and occasional night hours to meet project demands, with emphasis on accuracy, quality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating heavy equipment in construction environment.
• Knowledge of earthwork and road/highway construction is preferred.
• Ability to operate equipment within designated area with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy mobile equipment including dozers, motorgraders, excavators, backhoes, compaction equipment, scrapers, and wheel loaders.
• Excavate, move, load, and grade earth, rock, gravel, and other materials.
• Perform road building, fine grading, finishing, sloping, banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, trenching, and stockpiling.
• Operate equipment according to company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure equipment operation stays within capabilities and limitations.
• Perform required safety inspections and complete documentation.
• Maintain a clean and safe job site.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Dozer Operation

Excavator Operation

Backhoe Operation

Motorgrader Operation

Loading and Stockpiling

Road Building

Fine Grading

Demolition

Trenching

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Adaptability

Problem-Solving

Communication

Job description

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy mobile equipment including dozers, motorgraders, excavators, backhoes, compaction equipment, scrapers, and wheel loaders
• Excavate, move, load, and grade earth, rock, gravel, and other materials
• Perform road building, fine grading, finishing, sloping, banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating, stockpiling, road surface maintenance, road berm construction and maintenance, truck loading, and trenching
• Operate equipment according to company safety policies and procedures
• Ensure equipment operation stays within capabilities and limitations
• Perform required safety inspections and complete documentation
• Maintain a clean and safe job site
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Prior experience operating heavy equipment in construction environment
• Knowledge of earthwork, road and highway construction, preferred
• Ability to operate equipment within designated area with attention to detail
• Ability to work day, swing, and night shifts, occasionally extended hours
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces
• Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination
• Ability to grasp, assemble, and lift objects; stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces; squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more
• Comply with and support corporate safety initiatives
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct daily

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy mobile equipment such as Dozers, Excavators, and Backhoes while adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a clean job site. Possesses strong physical dexterity and stamina to perform various construction tasks in diverse weather conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Earthwork Knowledge
• Safety Compliance
• Physical Stamina
• Team Collaboration

Hard Skills

• Dozer Operation
• Excavator Operation
• Backhoe Operation
• Motorgrader Operation
• Compaction Equipment Operation
• Road Building
• Fine Grading
• Demolition
• Trenching
• Loading and Stockpiling

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Construction Environment
• Road and Highway Construction
• Safety Inspections
• Job Site Maintenance
• Safety-Sensitive Setting