Heavy Equipment Operator – Road & Grading Specialist

TIC – The Industrial Company; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Industrial Company (TIC) seeks a skilled operator to handle power construction equipment for excavation, grading, and road maintenance on challenging sites.

Responsibilities include loading materials, inspecting equipment, training staff, and ensuring safety compliance while adapting to varying outdoor conditions. This position requires readiness to work irregular hours and to follow project rules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Responsibilities

• Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and lubrication.
• Instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Skills

Reading & following instructions

Communication with supervision

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

The Industrial Company (TIC) seeks a skilled operator to handle power construction equipment for excavation, grading, and road maintenance on challenging sites.

Responsibilities include loading materials, inspecting equipment, training staff, and ensuring safety compliance while adapting to varying outdoor conditions. This position requires readiness to work irregular hours and to follow project rules and quality standards.