Heavy Equipment Operator I — Lead Utility & Grading

Geotex Construction Services, Inc.; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellness Resources

Paid Time Off

Career Growth and Advancement

Job summary

Geotex Construction Services is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator I in Reynoldsburg, OH. The role requires operating mainline utility equipment, performing finish grading, and complex excavations, with leadership duties when the Foreman is absent.

Strong candidates will have extensive heavy equipment experience, plan-reading skills, GPS control experience, and OSHA/CDL credentials. Qualified individuals join a safety-focused, employee-owned team offering competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive heavy equipment operating experience.
• Experience in site development and underground utility construction.
• Ability to read plans and grade information.
• Strong knowledge of excavation safety practices.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• GPS machine control experience.
• OSHA certifications.
• CDL Class A or B.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAT 400 Excavators, D6 Dozers, and GPS-controlled equipment.
• Perform trenching, excavation, grading, and utility installation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and grade information.
• Safely excavate around live utilities.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns.
• Serve as a lead crew member and assist in directing work activities.
• Mentor and assist less experienced operators.
• Maintain all company safety standards and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Site development

Underground utility construction

Read plans and grade information

Excavation safety

Valid driver’s license

GPS machine control

OSHA certifications

CDL Class A or B

Leadership experience

Tools

GPS machine control equipment

Job description

Geotex Construction Services is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator I in Reynoldsburg, OH. The role requires operating mainline utility equipment, performing finish grading, and complex excavations, with leadership duties when the Foreman is absent.

Strong candidates will have extensive heavy equipment experience, plan-reading skills, GPS control experience, and OSHA/CDL credentials. Qualified individuals join a safety-focused, employee-owned team offering competitive pay and growth opportunities.