Heavy Equipment Operator - Growth & Benefits

GWC Capital; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Mental health access

Parental leave

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Suncore Construction & Materials is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery and support excavation, grading, and site layouts. You will read plans, lay out work areas, and collaborate with crew to ensure quality and safety on projects.

The role requires experience with loaders, dozers, or trackhoes, physical stamina for outdoor work, and a strong safety mindset. Join a company with 80+ years in construction and a focus on growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least 1 year of experience operating a loader, dozer, or trackhoe.
• Ability to read plans and grade stakes.
• Ability to bend, sit for extended periods, and work in outdoor conditions, including heat.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Strong attention to safety.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment, including trackhoes, backhoes, graders, loaders, skid steers, crushing equipment, and dozers.
• Excavate trenches, load trucks, and grade pads and floors.
• Read and understand plans, instructions, and specifications.
• Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out work areas.
• Teach and direct laborers as needed.
• Grease, oil, and perform minor equipment repairs using hand tools and other basic equipment.
• Follow company safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Loader operation

Trackhoe operation

Dozer operation

Safety awareness

Team player

Plans reading

Physical endurance

Job description

Suncore Construction & Materials is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery and support excavation, grading, and site layouts. You will read plans, lay out work areas, and collaborate with crew to ensure quality and safety on projects.

The role requires experience with loaders, dozers, or trackhoes, physical stamina for outdoor work, and a strong safety mindset. Join a company with 80+ years in construction and a focus on growth and teamwork.