HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

RGroupII; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k with employer match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Late-model equipment

Job summary

D&J Construction Company in Louisiana is seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team. We operate dozers, trackhoes, and motor graders to support highway construction and earthwork. You will perform site grading, read grading plans, and conduct pre-operation inspections, while following safety procedures.

A valid driver's license and drug screening are required. This role offers competitive pay, weekly pay, and benefits including health, vision, dental, 401(k) with employer match,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as dozers, trackhoes, or motor graders.
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans and site layouts.
• Experience in highway construction, site development, or earthmoving is preferred.
• Strong understanding of grading, slopes, and compaction requirements.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work flexible hours as project demands require.
• Must be safety-conscious and follow all site safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operatedozers, trackhoes (excavators), and motor graders for grading, excavation, and earthmoving tasks.
• Read and interpret grading plans, blueprints, and project specifications to ensure accuracy.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Ensure proper slope, elevation, and grade per project requirements.
• Work with project managers and crews to complete jobs efficiently.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and organization at job sites.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Dozer operation

Trackhoe operation

Motor grader operation

Blueprint reading

Tools

GPS

Laser guidance

Robotics

Job description

D&J Construction Company, a leading highway contractor in Louisiana, is seekingskilled and experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team. We are looking for individuals proficient in operatingdozers, trackhoes (excavators), and motor graders to support our construction and earthwork operations.

Position Overview:

TheHeavy Equipment Operatoris responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery to perform site grading, excavation, and road construction. Operators must have experience handlingdozers, trackhoes, and/or motor graderswhile ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operatedozers, trackhoes (excavators), and motor gradersfor grading, excavation, and earthmoving tasks.
• Read and interpretgrading plans, blueprints, and project specifications to ensure accuracy.
• Performpre-operational inspectionsand routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Ensureproper slope, elevation, and gradeper project requirements.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, supervisors, and other team members to complete jobs efficiently.
• Followall safety proceduresand regulations, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Maintainequipment cleanliness and organizationat job sites.

Employee & Family Benefits:

• Competitive Pay– Paid weekly.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insuranceavailable for employees and families.
• 401K Planwith Employer Match.
• Disability and Life Insuranceoptions available.
• Late-model equipmentfor optimal safety and performance.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experienceoperating heavy equipment such asdozers, trackhoes, or motor graders.
• Ability toread and interpret grading plans and site layouts.
• Experience inhighway construction, site development, or earthmovingis preferred.
• Strong understandingofgrading, slopes, and compaction requirements.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work flexible hours as project demands require.
• Must be safety-consciousand follow all site safety procedures.
• On-machine GPS, Laser, and Robotics experience is a plus.

Additional Information & Requirements:

• Work hours vary based on seasonal workload, withprimarily daytime 10-12 hour shifts.
• Monday through Friday schedulewith someSaturday work required.
• Must have avalid driver’s license.
• Must have avalid email addressfor communication.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.

D&J Construction Company is anEqual Opportunity Employer.