Earthmoving Equipment Operator

Earthmoving Equipment Operator – Heavy Civil and Grading Specialist for TLS Construction LLC

Job Overview

• Company: TLS Construction LLC
• Salary/Pay Rate: $27 to $32 per hour (Plus Project Completion Bonuses)
• Location: Spanish Fort, Alabama (Onsite), Mobile, Alabama, Pensacola, Florida
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Schedule: 5 Days a Week, Monday - Friday (No Weekends)
• Project Scope: Residential and Commercial Civil Construction
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will play a vital role in executing major residential and commercial civil construction projects. Operating a modern, well-maintained fleet, you will shape the landscape and build foundational infrastructure. This position offers a stable, family-oriented work culture that respects your personal time while offering top-tier pay.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Operate bulldozers, excavators, and articulated dump trucks to execute precise earthmoving maneuvers.
• Perform efficient land clearing and heavy excavation tasks in alignment with strict project timelines.
• Deliver high-quality fine grading to prepare sites for structural and utility infrastructure.
• Execute accurate utility installations by safely digging, placing, and backfilling trenches.
• Utilize modern 3D GPS machine control systems to ensure exact grading specifications are met.
• Collaborate closely with ground crews and field supervisors to maintain a productive job site.
• Conduct daily pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment safety and fleet longevity.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven, professional experience operating heavy civil earthmoving equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise in heavy excavation, land clearing, and structural fine grading.
• Solid understanding of safe open-trench utility installation processes.
• Accurate, meticulous, detail-oriented precision work
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Spanish Fort, Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 5 or more years of dedicated experience in heavy civil or site development operations.
• Strong communication and desire for growth
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Advanced proficiency utilizing modern 3D GPS machine control systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with a weekly pay cycle and overtime potential.
• Performance-driven Project Completion Bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings program featuring a company match.
• Paid Time Off covering designated holidays, vacation, and sick days.
• Complete safety equipment provided, including helmets and protective gloves.
• Access to a modern, top-tier, and well-maintained equipment fleet.

About Us

TLS Construction LLC is a premier civil and heavy construction contractor specializing in residential and commercial development. We pride ourselves on cultivating a quality family-business culture that genuinely cares for our team members. We balance hard, impactful field work with a reasonable schedule that protects your time with family and friends. Learn more at www.tlsconstruction.net.

TLS Construction LLC 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.