Heavy Equipment Operator – Excavation & Grading

Garney Construction

Rayville (LA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental & Vision plans
401(k) match
Weekly pay
Paid time off
Holiday pay
HSA
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discounts

Job summary

Garney Construction is seeking a General Operator to join our field crews in Louisiana. You will operate heavy equipment, perform routine maintenance, and support a safe, efficient construction site through skilled operation and signaling.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of construction experience, willingness to travel and work overtime, and a commitment to quality. Garney offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth within a values-driven team.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of construction experience.
  • Firm knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance.
  • Must be willing to travel and work overtime.

Responsibilities

  • Operate heavy equipment safely as part of a crew.
  • Perform Operator-level maintenance on the machine.
  • Understand safe working loads and signals.

Skills

Construction experience
Heavy equipment operation
Team collaboration

Job description

Garney Construction is seeking a General Operator to join our field crews in Louisiana. You will operate heavy equipment, perform routine maintenance, and support a safe, efficient construction site through skilled operation and signaling.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of construction experience, willingness to travel and work overtime, and a commitment to quality. Garney offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth within a values-driven team.

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