Heavy Equipment Operator – Grading & Paving Crew

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Work Environment: Outdoor construction sites

Experience Required: Previous heavy equipment operation experience

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our grading and paving crew. This position involves operating heavy equipment and performing manual labor on outdoor construction projects. The ideal candidate has experience working outdoors in various weather conditions and is comfortable operating equipment on construction, grading, or paving sites.

Candidates do not need experience operating every type of equipment listed below. Previous experience operating at least one or more types of heavy equipment is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment to support grading, paving, site preparation, and construction projects.

• Operate equipment such as dozers, backhoes, skid steers, rollers, asphalt pavers, excavators, front-end loaders, graders, and other related machinery, depending on experience and job assignment.

• Assist with preparing, leveling, grading, and compacting surfaces.

• Perform manual labor as needed, including shoveling, raking, tamping, digging, and moving materials.

• Use hand tools, power tools, and mechanical tools, including shovels, rakes, pick hammers, saws, and other tools of the trade.

• Assist with loading, unloading, transporting, and positioning materials.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow all job-site safety procedures.

• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.

• Work as part of a crew to complete projects efficiently and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous heavy equipment operation experience is required.

• Experience working outdoors in construction, paving, grading, landscaping, or other non-climate-controlled environments.

• Experience operating one or more types of heavy equipment, such as a dozer, backhoe, skid steer, roller, paver, excavator, loader, or grader.

• Ability to perform physically demanding labor throughout the workday.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely.

• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work well with a team.

• Ability to follow instructions and work at a steady pace.

Work Environment

This is an outdoor position involving exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, uneven terrain, and changing weather conditions. The role requires a combination of equipment operation and physical labor.

OPTION 2

Heavy Equipment Operator – Lumber Yard

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Work Environment: Outdoor lumber yard and material-handling facility

Experience Required: Previous heavy equipment operation experience

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator to assist with daily operations at a lumber yard. This position involves operating heavy equipment to move, load, unload, and organize materials while helping maintain an efficient and safe work environment.

Experience working in a lumber yard or similar material-handling facility is highly preferred. Candidates must have previous heavy equipment operation experience, including experience with a front-end loader and/or knuckle boom.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader and knuckle boom to move, handle, load, and unload lumber and other materials.

• Safely transport and position materials throughout the yard.

• Assist with organizing inventory and maintaining an orderly work area.

• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.

• Enter basic information into a handheld device to record materials, inventory, or other job-related data.

• Complete limited clerical and data-entry tasks as needed.

• Follow all safety procedures for equipment operation and material handling.

• Assist with general yard duties and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous heavy equipment operation experience is required.

• Experience operating a front-end loader and knuckle boom is preferred or required depending on the equipment assignment.

• Previous lumber yard, building materials, warehouse, or similar industrial experience is highly preferred.

• Ability to safely move and handle heavy materials.

• Basic ability to enter information into a handheld electronic device.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Dependable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment

This position involves working outdoors in a lumber yard environment with exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, heavy materials, and moving equipment. The role combines equipment operation, material handling, and limited data entry.

You should be proficient in:

• Excavator Operation
• Asphalt
• Dozer
• Dump Truck
• Front End Loader
• Graders
• Knuckle Boom
• Lumber Yard
• Milling Machines
• Pneumatic Tire Roller
• Skid Steer
• Steel Wheel Roller
• Support Vehicle
• Sweepers
• Traffic Control
• Water Truck
• Backhoe

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Crane
• Boom Crane
• Overhead Crane
• Backhoe
• Dozer
• Dump Truck
• Excavator
• Front End Loader
• Knuckleboom
• Paver
• Skid Steer
• Sweepers
• Water Trucks