Heavy Equipment Operator — Multi-State Civil Projects

Crowder Construction Co; New Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Healthcare Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness program with incentives

401k with matching contributions

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/Long term disability

Hospital indemnity

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Crowder YOUniversity training

Educational assistance

Job summary

Crowder Construction Co. seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator for on-site work on Southeast civil infrastructure projects. The role focuses on operating multiple large machines safely and efficiently across digging, trenching, and material handling tasks.

Primary duties include trenching, piping placement, and routine maintenance checks while coordinating with crew leads. A minimum of five years’ operator experience and a strong safety record are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret simple engineering drawings or diagrams.
• Maintain safe work practices and comply with all safety policies.
• Demonstrate proficient operation of heavy equipment (dump trucks, loaders, excavators, bulldozers).
• Ability to judge distances and slopes accurately for safe operation.
• Must have five years of experience safely operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment including dump trucks, loaders, trackhoes, backhoes, water trucks, and bulldozers.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts, water and sewer pipelines; remove silt and debris.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment in the field.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and lubricants; ensure equipment is properly serviced.
• Assist other crafts when equipment is not in use.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Read engineering drawings

Safety habits

Follow instructions

Distance judgment

Decision making

Five years experience

Job description

Crowder Construction Co. seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator for on-site work on Southeast civil infrastructure projects. The role focuses on operating multiple large machines safely and efficiently across digging, trenching, and material handling tasks.

Primary duties include trenching, piping placement, and routine maintenance checks while coordinating with crew leads. A minimum of five years’ operator experience and a strong safety record are required.