Construction Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will play a vital role in our construction team, ensuring precision in earthwork operations. You will be responsible for operating heavy equipment efficiently and safely to meet daily production goals while maintaining high-quality workmanship. Success in this role requires a can-do attitude, a strong commitment to safety, and a dedication to achieving the SpawGlass mission.

What you'll do

• Operate heavy equipment (such as dozers, excavators, and front-end loaders) safely and efficiently to meet project needs.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and notify the foreman or superintendent of maintenance needs.
• Communicate effectively with team members on-site to ensure smooth coordination and safe access to properties, utilities, and job areas.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to prevent line strikes, injuries, or property damage.
• Assist the project team with other tasks when equipment operation is not required.

What you bring to the team

Essential Functions

You must be able to twist, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, climb ladders, climb stairs, walk on uneven ground, work above ground on scaffolds, have depth of perception to avoid excavations and other hazards, hear well enough to recognize the sounds of horns and sirens on moving equipment and have good finger manipulation.  There is a constant lifting of 10 lbs., frequent lifting of 25 lbs. and maximum single person lifting of 50 lbs.  For items over 50 lbs. get assistance from a co worker.  Team members must be able to climb on light or heavy equipment, carry and use hand tools.  There is standing up to seven hours of an eight-hour shift.  Ability to work in outside temperatures from 25 - 115 degrees.

SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.