Senior Underground Heavy Equipment Operator

Lee-Industrial-Contracting; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting, based in Michigan, is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support underground construction projects. You will operate excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and backhoes on active sites, following plans and safety standards to deliver quality results.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of field experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to read project documents. The role requires physical fitness to handle heavy equipment and a commitment to safety, quality,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy equipment operation in underground construction.
• Ability to interpret project plans and measurements.
• Experience with trenching, shoring, and underground utilities installation.
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with procedures.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, bulldozers, loaders, graders, and backhoes for construction tasks.
• Prepare sites by clearing debris and moving materials per plans.
• Perform routine maintenance and report major issues to the maintenance team.
• Follow safety regulations and conduct pre-operation inspections.
• Coordinate with supervisors, laborers, and engineers for project execution.
• Load, unload, and transport materials using heavy equipment.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and report service needs.
• Adapt operations to changing site conditions.
• Communicate effectively with crew and management.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mathematics for excavation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift

Aerial lift

Telehandler

Bulldozer

Backhoe

Loader

Excavator

Power hand tools

Job description

Lee Industrial Contracting, based in Michigan, is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support underground construction projects. You will operate excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and backhoes on active sites, following plans and safety standards to deliver quality results.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of field experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to read project documents. The role requires physical fitness to handle heavy equipment and a commitment to safety, quality,