Heavy Equipment Operator: Earthworks & Site Grading

Opitz Bürotechnik; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Opitz Bürotechnik is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate multiple types of heavy construction equipment across outdoor sites. You will assist with excavation, grading, material placement, and structural work, coordinating with crew members to optimize workflow and meet project milestones.

The role requires 2–5 years of hands-on experience, fluency in English, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• 2–5 years of experience operating commercial or industrial construction equipment.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in industrial or commercial construction.
• Strong reading, writing and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish as an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate machine actions with crew using signals from workers.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or materials with trucks, tractors, or related equipment.
• Operate tractors or bulldozers to clear land and perform related tasks.
• Identify and avoid hazards; ensure health and safety standards are met at all times.
• Monitor equipment condition and notify supervisor when maintenance is required.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish language (asset)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Opitz Bürotechnik is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate multiple types of heavy construction equipment across outdoor sites. You will assist with excavation, grading, material placement, and structural work, coordinating with crew members to optimize workflow and meet project milestones.

The role requires 2–5 years of hands-on experience, fluency in English, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.