Heavy Equipment Operator: Bulldozers & Excavators

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for our Springfield, MO projects.

You will operate bulldozers, excavators, and loaders to move earth and materials, while ensuring safety, efficiency, and high quality results on schedule and within budget. You will read construction plans and collaborate with crew and subcontractors, maintaining equipment, performing basic repairs, and training new operators as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training in heavy equipment operation preferred.
• 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, construction setting preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills to review project data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience with government contracts and compliance is a plus.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (bulldozers, excavators, loaders) to move materials and earth.
• Ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.
• Maintain equipment and perform basic repairs as needed.
• Communicate with crew members and subcontractors to keep work on schedule and within budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with crew and subcontractors regarding schedules and deadlines.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and safety procedures are followed.
• Identify and resolve issues arising on construction projects.
• Provide on-the-job training to new operators as needed.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety consciousness

Reading construction plans

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in heavy equipment operation preferred

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for our Springfield, MO projects.

You will operate bulldozers, excavators, and loaders to move earth and materials, while ensuring safety, efficiency, and high quality results on schedule and within budget. You will read construction plans and collaborate with crew and subcontractors, maintaining equipment, performing basic repairs, and training new operators as needed.