Heavy Equipment Operator: Grading & Excavation Specialist

Strobel Energy Group; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Strobel Energy Group in Billings, MT is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to perform site preparation and operate graders, tractors, backhoes, excavators, loaders, and dump trucks under general supervision.

You will read civil drawings, perform routine inspections, and maintain equipment while upholding safety and environmental practices. This full-time, physically demanding role offers opportunities to contribute to project success.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and elevations, general documentation of quantities and daily production.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a physical human performance evaluation .

Responsibilities

• Operates graders for leveling and operates tractors to load materials such as dirt and rocks.
• Operates backhoe and front-end loaders as required.
• Operates forklifts and dump trucks to transport materials.
• Operates excavators for de-grubbing, digging, grading, backfilling, and pile driving.
• Operates various equipment for general site preparation and related assignments.
• Operates hydraulic equipment such as tail gates, hoppers, and packers.
• Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading civil drawings

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Manual dexterity

Tools

Steel-Toed Boots

Grease Gun

Safety Glasses

Ear Plugs

Safety Vest

24" or 48" Level

5lb Hammer

Grease Certs

Rain Gear

Wrenches up to 1 1/4"

Socket set up to 1 1/4"

Stakes up to 48"

25' or 30' Tape Measure

100' Tape Measure

String Line

Marking Paint

Job description

Strobel Energy Group in Billings, MT is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to perform site preparation and operate graders, tractors, backhoes, excavators, loaders, and dump trucks under general supervision.

You will read civil drawings, perform routine inspections, and maintain equipment while upholding safety and environmental practices. This full-time, physically demanding role offers opportunities to contribute to project success.