Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

We are seeking an intermediate-level local Equipment Operator to join our team for projects throughout Johnson City and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable operator with strong excavation and underground utility experience who takes pride in quality workmanship and working safely on active job sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently on commercial and civil construction projects.
• Excavate and maintain straight, accurate trench lines for underground utility installation.
• Proven piping and underground utility installation experience is required.
• Work closely with crews to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Excavator
• Heavy equipment
• Dozer
• Construction
• Backhoe
• Heavy equipment operation
• Front end loader
• Equipment operation
• Excavation
• Underground utility
• Grading
• Utility construction
• Pipe installation
• Underground piping
• Underground utilities
• GPS

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pipe laying and GPS experience.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable employer with a history of no layoffs. Enjoy a guaranteed 40 hours per week, regardless of weather conditions, and an average of 55 hours per week during the busy summer season, providing strong earning potential. Benefit from a company that invests in its employees, offering continued education and opportunities for advancement. Enjoy being home every night with no overnight travel required unless you volunteer for smaller out-of-town jobs. Work with top-of-the-line equipment and be part of a team that has a backlog of projects ensuring job security.

Work Environment

Work outdoors alongside small, close-knit crews on a variety of local projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Johnson City, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Johnson City, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.