Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator - Construction Sites

Tepa Companies; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for on-site work at project sites across the Midwest. The role may include Laborer duties based on client requirements and project needs.

Operate excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid steers, and rollers, while performing inspections and maintaining documentation. Travel is required to various job sites, with safety and teamwork emphasized on every shift.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly with all site personnel.
• Must read and understand construction drawings.
• Ability to listen to information and direction verbally and in writing.
• Must work well with crew and supervisors on site.
• Demonstrates reliability, energy, and stamina for demanding tasks.
• Pass a drug screen and background check as required.

Responsibilities

• Operates excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollers safely.
• Performs daily equipment inspections and documents maintenance.
• Offloads or loads construction materials and debris as needed.
• Reads and interprets surveying staking for grade control and utilities.
• Interacts with geotechnical engineer and interprets testing results.
• Performs other duties related to equipment operation and maintenance.
• Identify and follow safe working procedures on site.

Skills

Clear communication

Reading drawings

Listening skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Surveying equipment

Power tools

Construction safety gear

Job description

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for on-site work at project sites across the Midwest. The role may include Laborer duties based on client requirements and project needs.

Operate excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid steers, and rollers, while performing inspections and maintaining documentation. Travel is required to various job sites, with safety and teamwork emphasized on every shift.