Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator

HENSEL PHELPS; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to manage and maintain construction machinery on site. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to OSHA guidelines, and careful operation of cranes, dozers, loaders, backhoes, and related equipment across pipeline and earthwork projects.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and hands-on experience with various equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.
• Experience with a wide variety of construction machinery.
• Knowledge of maintenance of various construction equipment.
• Must be able to take initiative.
• Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.
• Workers must provide their own safety footwear.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance work on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards.
• Operate construction machinery including cranes, dozers, loaders, backhoes, and more.
• Work in pipeline production performing trenching/excavating procedures according to OSHA guidelines.
• Perform backfill procedures and other earthwork.
• Inspects and documents their heavy equipment.
• Promote a safe work environment and communicate jobsite hazards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Initiative

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Math and numeracy

Operate construction machinery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 10 Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

Hensel Phelps is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to manage and maintain construction machinery on site. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to OSHA guidelines, and careful operation of cranes, dozers, loaders, backhoes, and related equipment across pipeline and earthwork projects.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and hands-on experience with various equipment.