Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator

Company: Tribal One Construction
Project Location: Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota
Pay Range: $25–$35 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time (Project-Based)

Tribal One Construction is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team for a construction project at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB) . This role requires operating a variety of heavy machinery to support site preparation, excavation, grading, and construction activities.

This position may require night shift work depending on project needs.

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, graders, compactors, and front-end loaders
• Perform site grading, trenching, backfilling, and material handling
• Follow project plans, blueprints, and verbal instructions from supervisors
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with OSHA and project safety requirements
• Work collaboratively with site crews, supervisors, and other trades
• Maintain awareness of surroundings and ensure protection of personnel, structures, and utilities
• Adapt to changing project schedules, including possible night shifts

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and grade stakes
• Strong understanding of job site safety requirements
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including night shifts

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a background check (required for access to Ellsworth AFB)
• Valid driver's license (CDL preferred but not required)
• Ability to comply with all base access and security requirements

• Experience operating a front-end loader
• Experience working on federal or military construction projects
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Equipment-specific certifications or training
• Experience with GPS or grade control systems

• Outdoor construction site with exposure to varying weather conditions
• Work may involve physical labor, extended periods of sitting or standing, and operation of heavy machinery
• Noise levels may be high; appropriate PPE will be required

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