Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Machine Operator – Execute High-End Residential Exterior Projects with Yard Boss Landscape Design

Job Overview:

• Company: Yard Boss Landscape Design
• Salary/Pay Rate: $24.00 - $40.00 per hour (Plus Performance-Based Bonus)
• Location: Mattapoisett, MA (20% travel required)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: High-End Residential Exteriors & Landscaping
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Massachusetts 2A Hydraulic License

The Opportunity:

You will serve as a lead heavy equipment operator executing high-end residential landscaping and site development projects across the region. Working with a company that prioritizes its people, you will have the autonomy to drive complex site work while growing your career. Your expertise will directly shape elite outdoor environments for discerning residential clients.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Operate heavy excavation and landscape machinery safely to execute site preparation and grading.
• Execute precise grading, trenching, and material movement for high-end residential installations.
• Inspect and maintain assigned machinery daily to ensure optimal operation and site safety.
• Collaborate with field crews to ensure seamless project delivery aligned with design specs.
• Adapt quickly to variable job site conditions while maintaining strict safety standards.
• Drive project efficiency as a level-headed self-starter dedicated to quality craftsmanship.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Active Hoisting License.
• Valid DOT Medical Examiner Certificate  
• Demonstrated experience operating heavy machinery on active field sites.
• Proven ability to work independently as a career-oriented self-starter.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and equipment maintenance routines.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of heavy machinery operation in residential landscaping or excavation.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Broad experience with site prep for luxury outdoor living environments.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Weekly pay cycle with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid time off covering holidays, vacation, and sick days.
• Ongoing safety, manufacturer, lift, and technical training programs.
• Uniforms and company events provided.
• Tiers I: Basic Machinery with Active Massachusetts Hydraulic License. $24- $28
• Tier 2: Heavy Equipment Machinery with 3-5years and Hydraulics License : $28-$34
• Tier 3: Heavy Equipment with CDL license, Hydraulics License, BluePrint Reading Skills: $34-$40 

About Us :

Yard Boss Landscape Design specializes in premium residential exterior and landscaping services, operating on a foundational belief that our people come first. We cultivate a supportive culture focused on long-term career growth, safety, and mutual respect. 

Learn more at yardboss.com. 

Yard Boss Landscape Design is an 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.