Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator: Excavation & Grading

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

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.