Heavy Equipment Operator – Excavator/Dozer, Missoula

willplumb; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

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.