Heavy Equipment Operator – Excavation & Site Work

City of Peoria, Arizona; Lee (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee, MA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for a contract-to-hire position on active construction and environmental sites. You will operate excavators, loaders, and dozers, and must pass a compliance check with reliable transportation and a Massachusetts hoisting license (1C/2A).

The job is fully onsite with outdoor duties across projects in New England, with a pay range of $35.00-$45.00 per hour and a pathway to long-term growth. Benefits may be available based on eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of construction experience operating heavy equipment.
• Proficiency operating an excavator, bulldozer, loader, skid-steer, and backhoe.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation in construction or environmental projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and construction drawings.
• Massachusetts hoisting license with 1C/2A designation.
• OSHA 10 Hour certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work aloft and climb ladders, staging, scaffolding, and other aerial equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing for long hours and working in various weather conditions.
• Capability to work safely in tight quarters and above shoulder height.
• Strong awareness of safety practices on construction and environmental sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, bulldozers, loaders, skid-steer, and backhoe on active sites.
• Maintain safety protocols and proper PPE at all times.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and plans for site work.

Skills

Construction experience

Heavy equipment operation

Plan reading

Hoisting license

OSHA 10

Driver's license

Work at heights

Safety awareness

Job description

Lee, MA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for a contract-to-hire position on active construction and environmental sites. You will operate excavators, loaders, and dozers, and must pass a compliance check with reliable transportation and a Massachusetts hoisting license (1C/2A).

The job is fully onsite with outdoor duties across projects in New England, with a pay range of $35.00-$45.00 per hour and a pathway to long-term growth. Benefits may be available based on eligibility.