Road & Highway Construction Equipment Operator

JRJ Group; Sunman (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul H Rohe is seeking a Construction Equipment Operator to help build roads, highways, and infrastructure. Join a team with over a century of experience and a hands-on, safety-focused work environment.

Responsibilities include operating excavators, dozers, and backhoes per supervisor, performing routine equipment maintenance, and assisting with grading, asphalt laying, and site restoration in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment on road/highway projects.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and physically demanding outdoor environments.
• Safety-conscious and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, dozers, backhoes) per supervisor and job specifications.
• Support daily operations by ensuring equipment is run safely, efficiently, and within designated tolerances.
• Perform manual labor duties as needed to assist the crew with tasks such as grading, loading, or laying asphalt.
• Conduct routine maintenance and minor servicing of equipment to maintain performance and safety.
• Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and quality standards at all times.
• Communicate clearly with foreman and crew to coordinate equipment use and workflow.
• Work in varying weather conditions and terrain while maintaining focus and productivity.
• Operate heavy equipment as assigned while maintaining a 'crew-first' mindset; this includes essential manual labor and ground-support tasks.
• Duties include shoveling asphalt, concrete, pipe installation, hand-digging, grade checking, traffic control, and site restoration.
• Hand-shoveling and raking of paving materials; assisting with utility installation, including pipe laying and bedding; grease and maintenance; setting up traffic control devices and safety signage.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Effective communication

Tools

Excavator operation

Dozer operation

Backhoe operation

Job description

Paul H Rohe is seeking a Construction Equipment Operator to help build roads, highways, and infrastructure. Join a team with over a century of experience and a hands-on, safety-focused work environment.

Responsibilities include operating excavators, dozers, and backhoes per supervisor, performing routine equipment maintenance, and assisting with grading, asphalt laying, and site restoration in varying weather conditions.