Heavy Equipment Operator – Civil Construction (Multi‑Machine)

H; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Health Benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Tuition reimbursement programs

On-the-job training and academy

Job summary

Harnden Construction Services, LLC in Fort Meade, MD is seeking three heavy equipment operators to join our crew. You will handle machines such as excavators, bulldozers, rollers, and dump trucks while supporting laborers and supervisors on site.

Responsibilities include daily equipment checks, safe operation per OSHA and company policies, and prompt reporting of maintenance needs. The role requires a certificate or six months of related experience and good communication abilities.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school OR six months of related experience and/or training
• Able to pass practical skills test for heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, and loaders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Problem solving
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Responsibilities

• Performs all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Moves levers and depresses pedals to control operation, function, and movement of machine
• Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to operate equipment most efficiently
• Cleans equipment as scheduled
• Ensures equipment is safely and securely parked and stored
• Maintains equipment by greasing properly and checking fluids daily (oils, coolant, fuel level)
• Performs daily checks on equipment to ensure proper operating condition
• Notifies shop foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Education

One-year certificate or six months experience

Job description

Harnden Construction Services, LLC in Fort Meade, MD is seeking three heavy equipment operators to join our crew. You will handle machines such as excavators, bulldozers, rollers, and dump trucks while supporting laborers and supervisors on site.

Responsibilities include daily equipment checks, safe operation per OSHA and company policies, and prompt reporting of maintenance needs. The role requires a certificate or six months of related experience and good communication abilities.