Field Heavy Equipment Operator: Grading & Earthwork Pro

Transportation Partners & Logistics; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 661,000 - 1,101,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Partners & Logistics seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support construction and earthmoving activities. The role requires operating multiple machines safely in a field-based setting and adhering to strict safety standards.

The candidate should have 3+ years of hands-on experience with heavy equipment, read construction plans, and perform daily inspections. This is a field-based, on-site position with varying weather and terrain conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating multiple heavy construction machines is essential.
• Strong knowledge of safety requirements on job sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, compactors, scrapers, and haul trucks.
• Perform site grading, trenching, excavation, backfilling, and material placement.
• Read and interpret site plans, grades, and stake layouts.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections and complete daily equipment checklists.
• Identify mechanical issues and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Work closely with superintendents, survey crews, and ground personnel.
• Follow all OSHA, MSHA (if applicable), and company safety policies.
• Maintain productivity while ensuring safe equipment operation.
• Assist with general site tasks as needed when equipment is idle.
• Operate equipment in varying weather and terrain conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Site plans reading

Safety compliance

Pre-operation inspections

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS machine control

Job description

Transportation Partners & Logistics seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support construction and earthmoving activities. The role requires operating multiple machines safely in a field-based setting and adhering to strict safety standards.

The candidate should have 3+ years of hands-on experience with heavy equipment, read construction plans, and perform daily inspections. This is a field-based, on-site position with varying weather and terrain conditions.