Heavy Road Construction Equipment Operator

CRH; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is seeking a Heavy Road Construction Equipment Operator to support heavy civil and highway projects in Utah. This role operates a variety of equipment, follows safety policies, and contributes to timely project completion.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of heavy equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work at multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of heavy equipment operating experience in road or heavy civil construction.
• Experience operating one or more types of heavy construction equipment with demonstrated proficiency.
• Experience around underground utilities or earthwork preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently (graders, excavators, dozers, loaders, rollers, scrapers, backhoes, skid steers, haul trucks).
• Perform grading, excavation, earthmoving, roadway construction, and site prep activities.
• Read grade stakes, site plans, blueprints, and GPS machine control systems.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

GPS familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS systems

Job description

Job ID: 526713

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

Heavy Road Construction Equipment Operators is a skilled poition which supports heavy civil and highway construction projects. This position is responsible for operating a variety of heavy construction equipment used in roadway, site development, grading, excavation, utility, and paving operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, equipment care, quality workmanship, and teamwork while contributing to the successful completion of construction projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment in a safe and efficient manner, including but not limited to motor graders, excavators, dozers, loaders, rollers, scrapers, backhoes, skid steers, and haul trucks.
• Perform grading, excavation, earthmoving, roadway construction, aggregate placement, and site preparation activities.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, site plans, blueprints, and GPS machine control systems.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete required equipment inspection reports.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly report maintenance needs, mechanical issues, or safety concerns.
• Maintain production and quality standards while meeting project schedules and deadlines.
• Work closely with supervisors, forepersons, truck drivers, survey crews, and other team members to ensure efficient project execution.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, MSHA (where applicable), and DOT regulations.
• Assist with labor activities when equipment operation is not required.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment and work areas.
• Ensure proper protection of underground and overhead utilities during excavation and grading operations.
• Participate in safety meetings, trainings, and company-sponsored programs.
• Adapt to changing project requirements and work assignments as needed.
• Travel between job sites as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One to two years of heavy equipment operating experience in road construction, heavy civil construction, excavation, utility construction, or related fields.
• Experience operating one or more types of heavy construction equipment with demonstrated proficiency.
• Experience working around underground utilities, roadway construction, grading, or earthwork activities preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Computer Skills

• None

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully; an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Be able to operate Paddle Wheel Scraper, Wheel Dozer, Excavator and Blade.

Other Skills And Abilities

• MSHA Training
• Familiar with GPS

Other Qualifications

Commercial Driver's License not required, but a plus.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above the employee's shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employer.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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