Heavy Equipment Operator for Multi-State Civil Projects

Crowder Construction Company; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Healthcare Savings and FSAs

Wellness Program with Incentives

401k with Matching Contributions

Life/AD&D Insurance

Volunteer Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Paid Holidays

Career-Based Training

Educational Assistance

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Crowder Construction Company seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to join our Southeast-based team. You will operate multiple machines, dig trenches, and support utility installations across projects such as bridges and water facilities.

The role requires at least five years of safe operating experience, strong safety discipline, and the ability to travel to multi-site locations as project needs arise. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and long-term career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret simple engineering drawings.
• Practice good safety habits on job sites.
• Skill in operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow site instructions and meet set standards.
• Ability to judge distances and slopes accurately.
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards with experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment (dump truck, loader, trackhoe, backhoe, water truck, bulldozer).
• Dig trenches, excavations, and move materials; construct ditches for utilities.
• Perform minor repairs and daily checks to equipment.
• Maintain proper fluid levels and lubrication; ensure equipment readiness.
• Assist other crafts when equipment is idle.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading engineering drawings

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Judgment of distances/slopes

Decision making

Job description

Crowder Construction Company seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to join our Southeast-based team. You will operate multiple machines, dig trenches, and support utility installations across projects such as bridges and water facilities.

The role requires at least five years of safe operating experience, strong safety discipline, and the ability to travel to multi-site locations as project needs arise. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and long-term career opportunities.