Heavy Equipment Operator - AZ

Gibraltar Fabrication, LLC.; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Fabrication, LLC is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators to safely operate heavy machinery and support daily field operations on civil construction projects in Arizona.

Responsibilities include operating excavators, loaders, dozers, and skid steers; performing daily inspections; excavating, grading, loading, backfilling and moving materials; and coordinating with supervisors and crews to maintain a safe, productive site.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical work and work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Previous heavy equipment operating experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in heavy civil, site development, excavation, grading, or similar construction work strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license and applicable equipment certifications preferred, where required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers, skid steers, rollers, and other equipment as assigned.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Excavate, grade, load, backfill, compact, and move materials based on project needs.
• Work safely around ground personnel, other equipment, utilities, and active work zones.
• Follow grade stakes, site plans, and supervisor direction to complete assigned work.
• Assist with general site activities and support multiple crews as needed.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follow all company, project, and site-specific safety requirements.

Skills

Operate heavy construction equipment

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Dependability

Communication

Job description

We are seeking Heavy Equipment Operators to safely operate heavy equipment and support daily field operations on heavy civil construction projects.

What You'll Do

Safely operate construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers, skid steers, rollers, and other equipment as assigned.

Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Excavate, grade, load, backfill, compact, and move materials based on project needs.

Work safely around ground personnel, other equipment, utilities, and active work zones.

Follow grade stakes, site plans, and supervisor direction to complete assigned work.

Assist with general site activities and support multiple crews as needed.

Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.

Follow all company, project, and site-specific safety requirements.

What You Bring

Ability to safely and efficiently operate heavy construction equipment.

Strong awareness of construction hazards, equipment blind spots, and safe operating practices.

Dependability, accountability, and consistent attendance.

Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset.

Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors and ground personnel.

Willingness to operate multiple types of equipment and assist with other site tasks as needed.

Education | Experience

Ability to perform physical work and work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.

Authorization to work in the United States.

Previous heavy equipment operating experience strongly preferred.

Experience in heavy civil, site development, excavation, grading, or similar construction work strongly preferred.

Valid driver's license and applicable equipment certifications preferred, where required.