Heavy Equipment Operator & Landscape Project Manager (CDL Required)

Skinner Overlook landscape and design; Lovell Corners (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Skinner Overlook landscape and design is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator & Landscape Project Manager in Massachusetts. The role is year‑round and requires a valid CDL to safely transport large machinery between jobsites.

In summer you will operate heavy equipment and manage landscape projects from start to finish; in winter you’ll lead snowy operations and plowing efforts. You will oversee field crews, ensure work meets design specs, and coordinate logistics while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL with clean driving record.
• Minimum 3–5 years operating excavators and skid steers in a commercial landscape, masonry, or excavation setting.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing field crews and landscape projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Summer operations: Safely operate excavators, skid steers, and related equipment to grade, trench, and move materials.
• Lead field crews and manage landscape projects to meet deadlines, budgets, and specifications.
• Read blueprints and layouts to perform site preparation, grading, drainage, and hardscape prep.
• Coordinate logistics and transport of heavy equipment and materials to and from jobsites.
• Provide daily oversight for safety, inventory, and client/inspector communications.

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled, versatile, and dependable Heavy Equipment Operator & Landscape Project Manager to join our team year-round. This role requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to safely transport large machinery between jobsites. During the spring and summer, you will operate heavy machinery (excavators, skid steers) and manage on-site landscape construction projects from start to finish. In the winter, you will transition to leading our winter operations, operating heavy machinery, and plowing to keep our clients' properties clear.

Key Responsibilities

Summer & Seasonal Operations (Landscape Project Management & Operation)

• Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate excavators, skid steers, track loaders, and other heavy equipment for grading, excavation, trenching, and material moving.
• Project Management: Lead field crews on high-end landscape construction and installation projects, ensuring jobs are completed on time, within budget, and to design specifications.
• Site Preparation & Grading: Read blueprints or layout plans to execute proper site grading, drainage installations, and hardscape preparation.
• Logistics & Equipment Transport: Utilize your CDL to safely load, tie down, and transport heavy machinery, materials, and attachments to and from jobsites using commercial trucks and trailers.
• Daily Oversight: Oversee crew safety protocols, manage on-site material inventories, and act as a professional point of contact for clients and inspectors on the jobsite.

Winter Operations (Snow & Ice Management)

• Snow Plowing & Removal: Operate heavy-duty commercial plow trucks, loaders, or skid steers equipped with containment plows during winter weather events.
• Ice Control: Safely distribute bulk salt and de-icing materials across commercial or high-end residential properties.
• On-Call Availability: Maintain flexible, 24/7 availability during winter storms (typically December through March) to respond immediately to snow events, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Maintenance & Safety

• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on commercial vehicles and heavy equipment in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Conduct routine greasing, fluid checks, and basic field maintenance on excavators and skid steers.
• Report any mechanical issues or damage immediately to the Fleet Manager or shop mechanics.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment in vehicles, machinery, and jobsites.

Job Expectations & Qualifications

• Licensing: Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Medical Card: Must hold a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience safely operating excavators and skid steers in a commercial landscape, masonry, or excavation setting.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience managing field crews and overseeing landscape projects from ground-breaking to completion.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), withstand long periods of operating equipment, and work in extreme weather conditions (both summer heat and sub-zero winter storms).
• Flexibility: Willingness to work varied shifts and extended hours depending on seasonal demands and weather events.