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Heavy Equipment Operator

$35 - $50 per hour

Motive Workforce Solutions

Job Description

Purpose of Role

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or more types of heavy machinery-including excavators, dozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and front-end loaders-as part of earth-moving activities at an environmental remediation site. Equipment may utilize CAT or John Deere controls. The role also includes performing minor maintenance and basic equipment repairs.

Primary Responsibilities Include
  • Operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently with strong skill, coordination, and situational awareness
  • Maintaining continuous attention to detail and safety while operating equipment for extended periods
  • Understanding equipment limitations, including load capacities, to avoid overloading or compromising equipment stability
Job Requirements

Qualifications
  • 4+ years of experience on civil construction projects
  • 5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment operator
  • Proven ability to operate excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and front-end loaders
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER and 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher certifications
  • Formal training and certification on assigned equipment
  • Ability to read grading plans and interpret cut/fill stakes
  • Willingness to travel to local project sites
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing site conditions

Hourly Pay Rate: $35 - 50+/hr DOE
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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