Heavy Equipment Operator

Stormwater Operations Specialists; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel lodging

Per diem

PTO after probation

Bonuses

Uniforms after probation

PPE provided

Career advancement

Team environment

Overtime opportunities

Year-round employment

Job summary

Stormwater Operations Specialists is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator in Thomasville, NC. This full-time role involves a 7-day-on/7-day-off schedule with travel across several states, including lodging and per diem provided while on assignment.

You’ll operate excavators, skid steers, and hydraulic dredges, performing grading, excavation, and pipe installation as part of a team focused on safe, efficient project completion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of heavy equipment operating experience (construction, excavation, grading, or stormwater preferred).
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Ability to safely tow a 16–24 ft trailer.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and uneven terrain.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, skid steers, and hydraulic dredges.
• Perform grading, excavation, and pipe installation.
• Maintain stormwater systems and ensure safety standards.
• Organize job sites, prepare materials, and inspect equipment.
• Collaborate with crew to complete projects efficiently.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Trailer towing

Outdoor work endurance

Job description

Join Stormwater Operations Specialists as a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator in Thomasville, NC! We are seeking a professional for our unique 7-day-on/7-day-off schedule who can travel between Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. If you're ready to take your skills on the road and build a career that matters.

You’ll earn $24.00+ per hour depending on experience, plus a guaranteed 80-hour biweekly paycheck.

• year-round employment
• overtime opportunities during peak workload periods
• company-paid hotel accommodations while traveling
• daily per diem when away from home
• You’ll also receive PTO after a 60-day probation period (increasing up to 11 days after 10 years)
• 7 days off at Thanksgiving
• 10–14 days off at Christmas
• We provide PPE upfront
• uniforms after probation
• performance-based bonuses
• employee recognition
• career advancement opportunities
• a workplace built on teamwork, safety, and growth

WHO WE ARE: STORMWATER OPERATIONS SPECIALISTS

At Stormwater Operations Specialists, our mission is clear: to manage stormwater runoff effectively and improve water quality for a sustainable future. Our team of experts, including engineers, environmental scientists, and stormwater specialists, is committed to providing innovative solutions and adhering to the highest standards of stormwater compliance. We believe in nurturing a positive work environment where employees thrive and support each other both professionally and personally. When you join us, you become a vital part of our family, working towards a common goal of environmental preservation.

YOUR SCHEDULE

This full-time position follows a unique Tuesday-through-Monday (7 days on, 7 days off) rotation. On the first day of the week, our team meets at the office in Thomasville, NC, and for the rest of the week, they drive to all the cities they service. Travel is required, with company-paid lodging and per diem provided while on assignment.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF OUR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

In this role, you'll start your work rotation by reporting to our Thomasville, NC location before heading out with your crew to project sites across Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Your days will be active and rewarding, operating equipment such as excavators, skid steers, and hydraulic dredges; performing grading, excavation, and pipe installation; and helping maintain stormwater systems that protect communities. You'll organize job sites, prepare materials, inspect equipment, and collaborate closely with your team to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of heavy equipment operating experience (construction, excavation, grading, landscaping, or stormwater preferred)
• Valid driver's license with a clean record
• Ability to safely tow a 16–24 ft trailer
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and uneven terrain

Preferred qualifications include prior stormwater maintenance experience and familiarity with erosion control or dredging equipment.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you're ready for a career that offers stability, travel, and purpose, this is your opportunity.

Our initial application process is quick, simple, and mobile-friendly.