Heavy Equipment Operator: Utilities & Trench Work

espositoconstruction; Hammonton (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) eligibility

Dental insurance eligibility

Vision insurance eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Esposito Construction LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator with field experience to support multiple job sites across New Jersey. The role involves operating loaders, dozers, and excavators, performing earth-moving tasks, and supporting pipe installations while maintaining safety.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, a self-starter, able to coordinate with crews, and comfortable reporting on progress and material usage.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery including loaders, dozers and excavators.
• Experience with site work, earth moving, and utilities installation is required or preferred.
• Pipe experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to work in a team setting and be physically capable of lifting/moving materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery for excavation, trenching, and backfilling on underground utility and heavy civil projects.
• Dig and prepare trenches for water, sewer, storm, and other pipe installations while working safely around utilities.
• Load, move, and place dirt, gravel, and other materials to support pipe installation and site work.
• Assist in assembling, laying, and connecting pipe systems in trenches according to project specs.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and crew to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion.
• Stage and manage equipment and materials on-site to keep operations running efficiently.
• Provide input for daily/weekly reports on progress, material usage, and equipment operation.
• Follow strict safety protocols and contribute to trench safety and a culture of safety.

Skills

Loader operation

Dozer operation

Excavator operation

Pipe installation experience

Team player

Job description

Esposito Construction LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator with field experience to support multiple job sites across New Jersey. The role involves operating loaders, dozers, and excavators, performing earth-moving tasks, and supporting pipe installations while maintaining safety.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, a self-starter, able to coordinate with crews, and comfortable reporting on progress and material usage.