Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is looking for an experienced Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator to support heavy civil construction projects out of state for 12+ months.

You will operate excavators, dozers, skid steers, and telehandlers safely on demanding sites while coordinating with superintendents and crews. This position requires a strong safety mindset, the ability to work nights and weekends as needed, and the flexibility to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operating experience in heavy civil construction.
• Proven experience operating excavators, dozers, skid steers, and telehandlers.
• Experience around underground utilities, grading, earthwork or site development preferred.
• Ability to read grade stakes, construction plans and project layouts.
• Must be willing to travel and work out of state for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently, including excavators, dozers, skid steers, and telehandlers.
• Perform excavation, grading, material handling, site preparation, and backfilling according to project specs.
• Read grade stakes, utility markings, and project plans as needed.
• Assist with trenching, earthwork, utility installation support, and general construction operations.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and operated according to safety standards.
• Work with superintendents, foremen, and crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during construction activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Reading grade stakes

Communication skills

Problem solving

Willing to travel/out of state

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator to work on our construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background operating a variety of heavy equipment, including excavators, dozers, skid steers, and telehandlers, on heavy civil construction sites. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, the ability to work efficiently in a team environment, and experience working in challenging field conditions. This project is out of state and will require travel for 12+ months.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently, including excavators, dozers, skid steers, and telehandlers
• Perform excavation, grading, material handling, site preparation, and backfilling activities according to project specifications
• Read and understand grade stakes, utility markings, and project plans as needed
• Assist with trenching, earthwork, utility installation support, and general construction operations
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair needs
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and operated in accordance with company safety standards
• Work closely with superintendents, foremen, and crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during construction activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operating experience in heavy civil construction
• Proven experience operating excavators, dozers, skid steers, and telehandlers
• Experience working around underground utilities, grading operations, earthwork, or site development projects preferred
• Ability to excavate, fine grade, load trucks, handle materials, and work safely around crews and existing infrastructure
• Must be willing to travel and work out of state for extended periods
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed
• Strong understanding of equipment safety, maintenance, and daily inspections
• Ability to read grade stakes, construction plans, and project layouts is preferred
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing jobsite conditions
• A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation.