Heavy Machinery Operator I - IV

Tom's Backhoe & Excavation Co.; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 37,195 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401K plan with 4% match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick pay

Job summary

Tom's Backhoe and Excavation in Kahului, HI seeks a Heavy Machinery Operator I-IV to support our Maui-area projects. We are a small, family-run company serving the Central Valley and beyond. You will operate backhoes and other heavy equipment, follow plans, and ensure safety on site.

We value reliability, honesty, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with on-island opportunities and room to grow within the crew.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience operating heavy machinery.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.
• Honest, hardworking with a positive attitude.
• Drug-free and able to pass random drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate heavy equipment (backhoe, loader, excavator, dozer, skid steer, roller).
• Safely excavate, move, load, and grade earth, rock, gravel, and other materials.
• Perform daily inspection and basic maintenance to keep machines safe.
• Coordinate with foremen and project managers to follow plans and schedule.
• Assist with laboring, traffic control, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Excellent communication skills

Hardworking

Honest

Positive attitude

Team player

Drug-free and pass random tests

Reliable transportation

Lift 75 lbs with assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Loader

Excavator

Dozer

Skid steer

Roller

Job description

Tom's Backhoe and Excavation

Heavy Machinery Operator I - IV

Location: Kahului, HI

We are seeking hardworking, responsible, self-motivated professionals to help us complete our existing projects on-time and on budget. We are a small, close-knit, family-run company that has been working on Maui since the 70's. We mostly work in the Central Valley but have projects all over the island, including Hana.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of experience operating heavy machinery
• Excellent communication skills
• Hardworking
• Honest
• Positive attitude
• Able to follow directions
• Able to work well as part of a team to meet project goals
• Able to lift 75lbs with assistance
• Reliable with dependable transportation
• Be drug-free and able to pass random drug tests

Responsibilities:

• Drive and operate heavy equipment (backhoe, loader, excavator, dozer, skid, roller, etc.)
• Safely operate equipment to excavate, move, load, and grade earth, rock, gravel, and other materials
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance to ensure that the machine is in safe, proper working order
• Coordinate with foremen and project managers to complete the scope of work in the desired order per plans and specifications
• Assist with all other types of work including laboring, traffic control, and equipment maintenance

Compensation:

• Hourly rate of $27-$34, depending on experience
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401K plan with a 4% match
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick pay
• Monday through Friday work schedule

Benefits:

• A positive work environment with a close-knit family-run business
• Opportunities to work on various jobs on Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kauai.

If you are a hardworking, responsible, and self-motivated professional with experience operating heavy machinery, a high school diploma or equivalent, and who shares our core values of Integrity & Quality.