Heavy Equipment Operator - Materials

Spencer Construction; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Spencer Construction seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator in the Southwest region with travel to different job sites as required. You will operate excavators or loaders, perform safety checks, and contribute to project efficiency.

Join a team focused on delivering large-scale civil and infrastructure projects. A minimum of 3 years of equipment operating experience and a high school diploma are required, with strong safety standards and teamwork valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment (Excavator or Loader).
• Strong safety and maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to travel to different job sites/states.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control heavy equipment for road work, excavation, lifting, and related tasks.
• Follow signals and directions, coordinating effectively with staff and transport systems.
• Perform regular safety, maintenance, and service checks on equipment.
• Collaborate with team to ensure project timelines and safety standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety practices

Teamwork & communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Excavator OR Loader

Spencer Construction is a full-service heavy civil and security infrastructure contractor, delivering complex, large-scale projects throughout the Southwest and beyond. Our core competencies include earthwork, concrete construction, steel erection, and other mission-critical infrastructure services.

Our foundation is built on deep industry expertise, driven by a leadership team with decades of combined experience. We are committed to excellence and innovation in every project we undertake.

Our mission is clear: to build and safeguard America through the development, enhancement, and maintenance of border infrastructure, community assets, and heavy civil works.

We are guided by three core values-People. Building. Business. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and strengthen the relationships we forge with clients, partners, and communities.

Job Summary

Operate and manage heavy equipment (cranes, bulldozers, earth movers, front-end loaders, etc.) safely and securely, performing regular safety, maintenance, and service checks to ensure proper functionality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate and control heavy equipment for road work, excavation, lifting, and related tasks
• Follow signals and directions, coordinating effectively with staff and transport systems
• Perform regular safety, maintenance, and service checks on equipment
• High School Diploma required

Please note: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Responsibilities may evolve at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment (Excavator OR Loader)
• Strong understanding of safety practices and maintenance procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow directions effectively

Work Environment & Location

• Ability to travel to different job sites and/or states as required

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

Spencer Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spencer Construction does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need