Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator – Site Prep & Grading

DPR Construction; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support safe and efficient project execution on construction sites. You will operate and maintain equipment such as excavators, dozers, and loaders, coordinating with the crew to ensure proper sequencing and site safety.

You will perform daily inspections, follow project plans, and adapt to changing soil and site conditions while maintaining organized, hazard-free work areas and ensuring PPE usage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification preferred; completion within 6 months of hire.
• Completion of an accredited operating engineers apprenticeship program or 2–4 years of heavy equipment experience required.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy construction equipment such as excavators, dozers, and loaders to support grading, trenching, and material handling.
• Performs daily inspections and basic maintenance on equipment to ensure reliable performance and safety compliance.
• Adheres to project plans and directions from supervision, executing work in the correct sequence.
• Adjusts equipment operation to respond to changing site conditions and coordinating tasks with crew members.
• Maintains clean, hazard-free work areas and ensures proper use of PPE.
• Reports any equipment issues or unsafe conditions promptly to supervision.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Site safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support safe and efficient project execution on construction sites. You will operate and maintain equipment such as excavators, dozers, and loaders, coordinating with the crew to ensure proper sequencing and site safety.

You will perform daily inspections, follow project plans, and adapt to changing soil and site conditions while maintaining organized, hazard-free work areas and ensuring PPE usage.