Load Operator - Excavator Operator

Groundhog Landscaping; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay 28-32 USD/hour

Overtime opportunities

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Company uniforms

Year-round employment

Advancement opportunities

Company vehicle during working hours

Job summary

Groundhog Landscaping is seeking a full-time Load Operator - Excavator Operator in Derry, NH. The role focuses on operating wheel loaders and excavators to feed screening plants, stockpile materials, and support production while upholding safety and quality standards.

The position offers competitive pay, overtime, and benefits including medical insurance and paid vacation, with opportunities for advancement in a stable, year-round company.

Qualifications

• Experience operating wheel loaders and excavators; joystick steering is a plus.
• Experience with screening plants or aggregate production preferred.
• Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license; CDL is a plus but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel loaders to feed screening plants and load trucks.
• Operate excavators to stockpile materials and support production activities.
• Monitor material quality and maintain a safe, organized work area.
• Coordinate with yard personnel to maintain workflow and assist with setup and cleanup.

Skills

Wheel loaders

Excavators

Joystick steering

Equipment inspections

Independent work

Communication

Teamwork

Valid driver's license

CDL preferred

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Screening plants

Job description

Do you take pride in every bucket load, every stockpile, and every job well done? Are you the kind of equipment operator who treats heavy machinery with respect and understands that quality production starts with skilled hands? If so, Groundhog Landscaping is looking for a full-time Load Operator - Excavator Operator to join our growing team in Derry, NH. This is your chance to put your expertise to work with one of Southern New Hampshire's most established landscaping companies while building a rewarding career.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience $28 - $32 an hour
• Overtime opportunities
• Medical insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Company uniforms
• Stable, year-round employment, winters included
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company
• A new, updated company vehicle (only available during working hours)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience operating wheel loaders and excavators - joy stick steering is a plus
• Experience with screening plants or aggregate production preferred
• Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Valid driver's license
• CDL is a plus but not required
• Mechanical aptitude is preferred

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LOAD OPERATOR - EXCAVATOR OPERATOR

As our Load Operator - Excavator Operator, you'll play a critical role in keeping production moving safely and efficiently. Your day may begin with equipment inspections and preventative maintenance before operating wheel loaders to feed screening plants and load customer trucks. Throughout the day, you'll operate excavators to stockpile materials, blend soils, and support production activities while helping produce screened loam, compost blends, sand, stone, and other landscape materials. You'll monitor material quality to ensure consistent standards, coordinate with trucking and yard personnel to maintain workflow, assist with equipment setup, relocation, and cleanup around screening operations, maintain an organized and safe work environment, report equipment concerns when they arise, and follow all OSHA, MSHA, and company safety procedures while contributing to a productive and successful operation.

ABOUT US

As one of the largest full-service landscape companies in southern New Hampshire, Groundhog Landscaping provides high-quality, reliable, and affordable grounds maintenance and construction services. Since 1995, we have served our residential and commercial clients to the best of our abilities. Our team is passionate about their work, and we encourage continual growth and professional advancement. Whether you're looking to build a fulfilling landscaping career or an opportunity to grow with a dynamic, thriving team, we have something to offer you!

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER TODAY!