Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator

DPR GP; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support safe and efficient project execution on construction sites. You will operate and maintain equipment such as excavators, dozers, and loaders, coordinating with the crew to ensure proper sequencing and site safety.

You will perform daily inspections, follow project plans, and adapt to changing soil and site conditions while maintaining organized, hazard-free work areas and ensuring PPE usage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification preferred; completion within 6 months of hire.
• Completion of an accredited operating engineers apprenticeship program or 2–4 years of heavy equipment experience required.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy construction equipment such as excavators, dozers, and loaders to support grading, trenching, and material handling.
• Performs daily inspections and basic maintenance on equipment to ensure reliable performance and safety compliance.
• Adheres to project plans and directions from supervision, executing work in the correct sequence.
• Adjusts equipment operation to respond to changing site conditions and coordinating tasks with crew members.
• Maintains clean, hazard-free work areas and ensures proper use of PPE.
• Reports any equipment issues or unsafe conditions promptly to supervision.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Site safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Performs standard and moderately complex heavy equipment operations to support safe and efficient project execution. Operates and maintains assigned construction equipment, such as excavators, dozers, and loaders, for site preparation, grading, and material movement in accordance with project specifications and safety requirements. Collaborates with crew members and supervision to coordinate work sequencing, inspect equipment, and identify and resolve minor issues encountered during daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy construction equipment to complete assigned grading, trenching, and material handling tasks safely and accurately.
• Conducts daily inspections and basic maintenance on assigned equipment to ensure reliable performance and compliance with safety standards.
• Follows project plans and direction from supervision to execute assigned work efficiently and in proper sequence.
• Adjusts equipment operation as needed to respond to changing site or soil conditions.
• Collaborates with other crew members to maintain clear communication and organized site logistics.
• Maintains clean and hazard-free work areas and ensures proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Reports equipment issues, incidents, or unsafe conditions promptly to supervision.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

Completion of an accredited operating engineers apprenticeship program or 2–4 years of experience in heavy equipment operations or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction certification preferred. OSHA 10 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.

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