Outdoor Equipment Operator: Training & Growth (Entry Level)

VTF Excavation, LLC; Celina (OH); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and holidays

Short term disability

Job summary

VTF Excavation in Celina, Ohio is seeking entry-level Equipment Operators to join our team. No prior experience required—willingness to learn and grow in excavation and construction is key.

You will operate heavy equipment, assist with grading and site prep, and perform general labor as needed. We train the right candidate and offer steady local work with a family-oriented crew. Competitive pay, health insurance options, and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General working knowledge of construction equipment preferred.
• Experience in heavy highway, excavation, or construction work is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Willingness to perform both equipment operation and general labor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as rollers, sheepsfoot compactors, haul trucks, and tractors with pull-type pans.
• Assist with the operation of dozers, excavators, skid loaders, and other heavy highway equipment as experience grows.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
• Work in rhythm with other operators and crew members to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Assist with excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
• Perform general labor duties when not operating equipment, including digging trenches or ditches, backfilling excavations, leveling earth to grade specifications, using hand tools, and lifting materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

VTF Excavation in Celina, Ohio is seeking entry-level Equipment Operators to join our team. No prior experience required—willingness to learn and grow in excavation and construction is key.

You will operate heavy equipment, assist with grading and site prep, and perform general labor as needed. We train the right candidate and offer steady local work with a family-oriented crew. Competitive pay, health insurance options, and growth opportunities available.