Heavy Equipment Operator

The Place

Smallwoods is a fast-growing company centered around providing families with timeless décor that makes a house a home. Family defines who we are and embodies what we do.


The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our ranch team. The individual will operate various power-driven machinery used to move dirt or other materials, including some of the following types of equipment: backhoe, bulldozer, track hoe.


You will:

o Set up and operate equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.

o Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately and in a timely manner.

o Maintain strong working knowledge about the operation, safety, and maintenance of equipment.

o Safely operate equipment in the presence of field crew members and utilities, constantly aware of the safety of all persons, equipment, property, and utilities in the area.

o Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed.

o Manipulate equipment on unlevel working surface.

o Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.

o Perform routine maintenance or repairs.

o Perform other duties as required.

The Person

The ideal candidate is intuitive, self-aware, and listens well.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter and organized.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of excellent judgment, discretion, and integrity.


The ideal candidate must be willing to give and receive constructive feedback.

The Past Experience

• 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in construction, excavation, agriculture, ranching, land management, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience operating equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, track hoes/excavators, skid steers, loaders, tractors, or similar machinery.
• Experience performing dirt work, grading, excavation, land clearing, trenching, road work, or material handling preferred.
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment operation, safety procedures, and routine preventative maintenance.
• Experience working safely around employees, utilities, structures, livestock, and other equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely on uneven or changing terrain and in varying outdoor conditions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform routine equipment inspections, maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR.

The Perks
We foster a culture that is saturated in hard work, but still family focused.


We provide the opportunity to work in an environment that encourages creativity and innovation.

We offer skill set maturity through professional development and training.

We offer full benefits including PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance.

We offer product discounts for employees.

We encourage good doses of fresh air and vitamin D.

Smallwood Management Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.


As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace, all candidates considered for employment at


Smallwood Management Company are subject to a pre-employment drug screening and background check.


To understand your rights as an applicant, please click here ( applicant labor law.pdf ) to view the labor law posters.


Salary Description


$17.00-$23.00/Hr