HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – MILTON, FL

Myqlm; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Safety bucks program

Job summary

Quality Labor Management (QLM) in Milton, FL seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for a construction project. You will operate excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and backhoes, performing excavation, grading, trenching, and site preparation with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires outdoor work, reliability, and the ability to follow plans and communicate with supervisors and ground crews. OSHA procedures compliance, pre-op inspections, and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Experience with excavation, grading, trenching, and site prep.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and jobsite hazards.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy construction equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, and skid steers, as assigned.
• Perform excavation, trenching, grading, backfilling, and site preparation.
• Load, move, and distribute dirt, gravel, sand, and other construction materials.
• Assist with preparing foundations, access roads, and construction work areas.
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections and report equipment defects or mechanical issues.
• Follow construction plans, grade stakes, and supervisor instructions.
• Work safely around underground utilities, structures, and other personnel.
• Coordinate with ground crews and spotters during equipment operation.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform basic preventive maintenance as authorized.
• Follow OSHA regulations and all established jobsite safety procedures.
• Assist with general construction duties when equipment operation is not required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Site safety procedures

Communication with crew

Outdoor work

Punctuality & reliability

Education

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

GPS-guided grading equipment

Job description

City and State

Milton, FL

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator for a construction project in Milton, Florida. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating heavy machinery used in excavation, grading, site preparation, material handling, and general construction activities. Qualified candidates must demonstrate strong equipment operating skills, an understanding of construction site safety procedures, and the ability to work efficiently alongside construction crews.

Benefits

Benefits Offered: Medical Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Paid Time Off | 401k | Safety bucks program!

Pay Range

$28.00 per hour

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience operating heavy construction equipment required.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating one or more types of heavy equipment.
• Experience with excavation, grading, trenching, and construction site preparation.
• Knowledge of equipment safety procedures and jobsite hazards.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors and ground crews.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Reliable transportation to the jobsite in Milton, FL.
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and dependable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators, loaders, bulldozers, or backhoes.
• Commercial or industrial construction experience.
• Ability to read grade stakes and basic site plans.
• Experience working around underground utilities.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with GPS-guided grading equipment.

Work Environment

This position involves outdoor construction work, operating heavy machinery, and working around active construction crews. Candidates must follow all equipment safety procedures and be comfortable working in physically demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy construction equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, and skid steers, as assigned.
• Perform excavation, trenching, grading, backfilling, and site preparation.
• Load, move, and distribute dirt, gravel, sand, and other construction materials.
• Assist with preparing foundations, access roads, and construction work areas.
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections and report equipment defects or mechanical issues.
• Follow construction plans, grade stakes, and supervisor instructions.
• Work safely around underground utilities, structures, and other personnel.
• Coordinate with ground crews and spotters during equipment operation.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform basic preventive maintenance as authorized.
• Follow OSHA regulations and all established jobsite safety procedures.
• Assist with general construction duties when equipment operation is not required.

Position Number

30911

Quality Labor Management (QLM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, transgender status or sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company complies with applicable Federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.