Heavy Equipment Operator

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a well-rounded Heavy Equipment Operator to support active site work on our projects. You will run backhoe, dozer, excavator, mini excavator, skid steer, roller, and forklift to excavate, move, and grade earth, and to erect structures.

We value safety, reliability and teamwork; 3+ years of heavy equipment experience is preferred. If you enjoy diverse daily tasks and a drug-free environment, apply today.

Qualifications

• Experience operating multiple pieces of equipment safely on active construction sites.
• Grading and backfill experience is required.
• Storm drainage/piping experience is a plus.
• Team player with the ability to adapt to changing site needs day to day.
• Safety-first mindset; must work in a drug‑free environment.
• 3 years of Industrial Construction Equipment Operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoe, dozer, excavator, mini excavator, skid steer, roller/compactor, and forklift.
• Backfill and grading.
• Maintaining haul roads.
• Storm pipe installation.
• May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

Skills

Equipment operation

Grading & backfill

Safety-first mindset

Team player

Equipment repair knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie is currently accepting applications for a well-rounded Heavy Equipment Operator to support site work on an active project. Below are the main responsibilities for this position.

(This description may not include all duties required of this position)

What you'll be running: Backhoe, dozer, excavator, mini excavator, skid steer, roller/compactor, and forklift — operating several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or perform other sitework tasks.

What you'll be doing:

• Backfill and grading
• Maintaining haul roads
• Storm pipe installation
• May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

What we're looking for:

• Comfortable operating multiple pieces of equipment listed above — competent and safe on each
• Experience with grading and backfill work
• Storm drainage/piping experience a plus
• Team player who can adapt to changing site needs day to day
• Safety-first mindset; must adhere to safety protocol and work in a drug‑free environment
• 3 years Industrial Construction Equipment Operator experience preferred

If you can run a variety of equipment and like the fact that no two days look the same, we want to hear from you.

EOE/Vets/Disabilities