Heavy Equipment Operator - Grading & Earthworks

Omega Foundation Services, Inc.; Clarksville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Omega Foundation Services, Inc. seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate earthmoving equipment on civil projects. You will perform grading, trenching, and material handling while ensuring adherence to project specs and safety standards.

The role requires experience with multiple machines, knowledge of grading plans, and the ability to work with survey crews. CDL preferred; strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of heavy equipment operating experience in heavy civil construction, earthwork or site development.
• Experience with GPS machine control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy construction equipment including bulldozers, excavators, graders and loaders.
• Perform rough and finish grading, trenching, backfilling and embankment construction.
• Excavate and load soil and rock while maintaining proper grades and slopes.
• Use GPS machine control systems to meet elevations and tolerances.
• Inspect equipment before and after trips and report maintenance needs.
• Follow safety policies and coordinate with survey crews and truck drivers.

Skills

Earthmoving techniques

Grading (rough & finish)

Grade stake interpretation

Equipment inspection

Hazard recognition

Communication & teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS machine control systems (Trimble, Topcon, Leica)

Job description

Omega Foundation Services, Inc. seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate earthmoving equipment on civil projects. You will perform grading, trenching, and material handling while ensuring adherence to project specs and safety standards.

The role requires experience with multiple machines, knowledge of grading plans, and the ability to work with survey crews. CDL preferred; strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.