Heavy Equipment Operator – Excavator/Dozer, Missoula

willplumb

Missoula (MT)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 58,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage
Medical insurance
Dental & Vision
401(k) match
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Pet insurance
Referral bonuses
Training academy

Job summary

Williams Civil Construction in Missoula, Montana is seeking Operators to join our team and operate a variety of heavy equipment at utilities and site development projects.

You will handle excavators, loaders, blades, haul trucks, water trucks, and dozers on diverse sites, ensuring safety and efficiency. The role requires 2+ years of field experience and a focus on hazard awareness, precision, and teamwork.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years operating excavator/loader/dozer/blade.
  • Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions for heavy equipment.
  • Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards, aggregate sizes and load weight.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write short correspondence.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units and measurements.
  • Ability to follow written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a diverse range of heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, blades, haul trucks, water trucks, and dozers for excavation and paving prep.
  • Maintain safe slopes on excavations, barricades, and trenching/shoring compliance.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and adapt to changing site conditions.
  • Travel between interstate highways and rural roads to various locations.

Skills

Equipment operation
Safety awareness
Reading/writing
Mathematics
Communication

Job description

Williams Civil Construction in Missoula, Montana is seeking Operators to join our team and operate a variety of heavy equipment at utilities and site development projects.

You will handle excavators, loaders, blades, haul trucks, water trucks, and dozers on diverse sites, ensuring safety and efficiency. The role requires 2+ years of field experience and a focus on hazard awareness, precision, and teamwork.

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