Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description Heavy Equipment Operator – Lead Earthmoving and Site Preparation \n \n Job Overview: \n \n Salary/Pay Rate: $35 to $47 per hour (based on experience) \n Location: Swedesboro, NJ \n Job/Employment Type: Full Time \n Project Scope: General Construction, Earthmoving & Site Preparation \n Mandatory Licences & Certifications: CDL A drivers license \n \n \n The Opportunity \n You will serve as a lead heavy equipment operator, executing precision earthmoving and site grading for dynamic construction projects. Working with a supportive, family-owned business, you will enjoy top-tier pay and hands-off operational trust. Your expertise with heavy machinery will set the foundational groundwork for company-wide success. \n \n How You Will Make an Impact \n \n Operate a bulldozer with high precision to execute subgrading and final grading across project sites. \n Read and interpret detailed grading plans to ensure all site dimensions align with specifications. \n Set up and shoot site grades accurately using laser level equipment. \n Perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance to maintain optimal job site safety. \n Assist field operations with septic system installation and water/sewer utility work as needed. \n Collaborate closely with site teams to deliver finished site prep on schedule and within parameters. \n \n \n Required Qualifications & Experience \n \n Valid CDL A drivers license. \n Extensive, hands-on experience operating a bulldozer. \n Proven capability to perform subgrading and final grading on active job sites. \n Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and execute site grading plans. \n Technical skill in shooting grades using laser equipment. \n \n \n Preferred Qualifications & Experience \n \n 10 years of related heavy equipment operation experience. \n Prior experience with septic systems and water/sewer utility earthwork. \n \n \n Compensation & Benefits \n \n Competitive hourly pay ranging from $35 to $47 per hour. \n Consistent weekly pay cycle. \n Comprehensive medical insurance coverage. \n Paid Time Off including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. \n \n \n About Us \n We are a family-owned and operated general construction company serving residential and commercial clients. We value driven, passionate workers and foster a hands-off environment that recognizes and rewards high performance. \n \n We are a Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.