Heavy Equipment Operator — Earthworks & Grading Pro

Omega Foundation Services, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Omega Foundation Services, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team.

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment in earthwork, grading, excavation, and site development, performing mass excavation, cut and fill, trenching, embankment construction, and material handling in compliance with specs and safety standards. You will work with superintendents, foremen, survey crews, and laborers to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of heavy equipment operating experience in heavy civil construction, earthwork, or site development.
• Experience operating multiple types of heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Knowledge of grading, excavation, utility construction, and soil stabilization techniques.
• Ability to read grading plans, stakes, and construction drawings.
• Experience with GPS machine control systems (Trimble, Topcon, Leica) preferred.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy construction equipment, including bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, articulated haul trucks, compactors, scrapers, skid steers, and other earthmoving equipment.
• Perform rough grading, finish grading, excavation, trenching, backfilling, and embankment construction.
• Excavate and load soil, rock, and other materials while maintaining proper grades and slopes.
• Operate GPS machine control systems, laser systems, or grade stakes to achieve required elevations and tolerances.
• Perform cut-and-fill operations in accordance with grading plans and project specifications.
• Assist with site preparation, road construction, utility installation, drainage systems, and erosion control measures.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Perform routine maintenance, including fueling, greasing, cleaning, and minor adjustments.
• Monitor equipment performance and notify supervisors of mechanical issues.
• Work safely around underground utilities, overhead hazards, structures, and other equipment.
• Coordinate with survey crews, spotters, truck drivers, and ground personnel to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain production while minimizing material waste and equipment wear.
• Follow all OSHA, company, environmental, and project-specific safety policies.
• Keep accurate equipment inspection records and daily production reports as required.
• Assist with general construction duties when equipment operation is not required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Earthmoving techniques

Grading

Grade stakes

Equipment inspection

Hazard recognition

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS machine control

Job description

Omega Foundation Services, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team.

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment in earthwork, grading, excavation, and site development, performing mass excavation, cut and fill, trenching, embankment construction, and material handling in compliance with specs and safety standards. You will work with superintendents, foremen, survey crews, and laborers to complete projects safely and efficiently.