Heavy Equipment Operator
Mountain Top / Lehigh Valley / Scranton / Harrisburg / Lancaster / and Williamsport PA Areas
Base / Shop Rate: $30/hour
Labor Rate: Approximately $47/hour
Equipment Operating Rate: Approximately $67–$71/hour depending on classification and project
Full-Time | Year-Round Work | Prevailing Wage Opportunities
We are hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for civil construction, utility, excavation, paving, concrete and sitework projects throughout the Mountain Top, Lehigh Valley and surrounding Pennsylvania areas.
This position is for someone who can actually operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment safely and productively; not someone who only has limited seat time on one machine.
Travel is required.
The operating rates on qualifying projects are extremely competitive, and candidates are expected to be willing to travel to where the work is located.
Equipment You Should Be Comfortable Operating
We are looking for operators with experience on several of the following:
Excavators
Mini Excavators
Wheel Loaders
Backhoes
Skid Steers
Track Loaders
Dozers
Rollers / Compaction Equipment
Other heavy civil and construction equipment
The stronger and more versatile you are across multiple pieces of equipment, the better.
What You'll Be Doing
Operate heavy equipment on civil construction and infrastructure projects
Perform excavation, trenching, grading and backfilling
Load and move dirt, stone, pipe and construction materials
Assist with utility and pipe installation
Perform sitework and earthmoving
Support concrete and paving crews as needed
Work around underground utilities and active jobsites
Perform daily equipment inspections
Identify basic equipment or safety issues before operation
Maintain safe operating distances and communicate with ground crews
Follow grade, elevations and jobsite layout instructions
Perform labor work when equipment is not being operated
Work as part of the crew to keep projects moving
This Is Important
This is not a position where you sit in an air-conditioned cab all day and wait for someone else to do the work.
When the equipment is not running, you are expected to get out and help the crew.
That may include:
Shoveling
Setting pipe
Assisting with concrete
Moving materials
Spotting equipment
General sitework
Helping with cleanup and jobsite preparation
Everyone works together.
What We're Looking For
Several years of heavy equipment operating experience preferred
Strong excavator experience
Experience operating loaders and backhoes
Ability to safely operate around trenching and underground utilities
Civil construction, excavation, utility, paving or sitework experience strongly preferred
Ability to work from grade and follow field instructions
Willingness to perform physical labor when needed
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation
Dependable attendance
Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions
Ability to work overtime when required
MUST be willing to travel to projects throughout the Mountain Top, Lehigh Valley and surrounding Pennsylvania areas
Travel Expectations
Travel is part of this position.
Projects may be located throughout the Central PA, NEPA, SEPA, and Eastern PA regions.
If you are only interested in working within a few miles of home every day, this position is probably not the right fit.
The compensation reflects the level of skill, flexibility and travel expected from experienced operators.
Compensation
Rates vary depending on the work being performed and the applicable project classification.
Base / Shop Rate: Approximately $30/hour
Labor Rate: Approximately $47/hour
Equipment Operating Rates: Approximately $67–$71/hour depending on the equipment classification and qualifying project
Prevailing wage rates are determined by the project and work classification and are not guaranteed for every hour worked.
Who Should Apply?
We want to hear from experienced:
Heavy Equipment Operators
Excavator Operators
Backhoe Operators
Loader Operators
Dozer Operators
Civil Equipment Operators
Utility Equipment Operators
Sitework Operators
Excavation Operators
Pipe Crew Operators
Paving Equipment Operators
If you can safely operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment, are willing to travel, and understand that being an operator also means helping the crew when needed, apply today for immediate consideration.
Company Description
Murphy’s Family Staffing is a direct-hire recruiting firm focused on connecting experienced professionals and skilled tradespeople with quality employers and long-term career opportunities.
We are not a temporary staffing agency. The positions we recruit for are direct-hire opportunities, meaning qualified candidates are hired directly by the employer.
Our goal is simple: connect good people with good companies and help candidates find opportunities where they can build a long-term career.
We specialize in direct-hire recruiting across construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, operations, management, and other hard-to-fill positions. We work closely with our clients to understand exactly what they are looking for, and we take the same approach with every candidate we represent.
We want to understand your experience, skills, pay expectations, location, and career goals so we can match you with direct-hire opportunities that actually make sense.
The employers we partner with often offer competitive pay, overtime opportunities, strong benefits, advancement potential, and long-term stability. Depending on the position, opportunities may also include prevailing wage work, bonuses, company vehicles, paid time off, retirement plans, health benefits, and other incentives.
At Murphy’s Family Staffing, you are more than just a resume. We believe recruiting should be straightforward, responsive, and respectful. We communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process and work to put qualified people in front of employers who value their experience.
Most importantly, Murphy’s Family Staffing specializes in direct-hire placement. Our goal is not to place you in a short-term assignment. Our goal is to help you get hired directly by a quality employer and find a position you can grow with for years to come.
If you are looking for better pay, better opportunities, career advancement, or simply the right company to call home, Murphy’s Family Staffing is here to help make that connection.
Direct Hire. Better Opportunities. Long-Term Careers.
Requirements
- Experience operating heavy equipment in heavy civil, sitework, excavation, utilities, paving, or related construction work
- Strong excavator experience is highly preferred
- Experience digging around existing utilities is a major plus
- Underground utility, pipe crew, pipefitting, water, sewer, or storm work experience is a huge plus
- Ability and willingness to work outside of the machine when the crew needs help
- Must not be afraid of physical work, shoveling, laboring, or working alongside the crew
- Safety-minded, dependable, punctual, and able to take direction
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced field environment where every day may be different
- Must be able to pass a background check due to work performed at SCI Muncy and other secure facilities
- Must be comfortable occasionally working in and around a correctional-facility environment
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
Benefits
- Full-time, year-round employment
- $30/hour base pay when not on prevailing wage projects
- Prevailing wage opportunities paying in the upper $60s/hour
- Consistent work with a growing civil construction and utility team
- Overtime opportunities based on project needs
- The chance to work on meaningful infrastructure, utility, sitework, concrete, and paving projects
- A team environment where hard work is noticed and respected
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Overtime and occasional schedule flexibility may be required based on project demands.
Apply today if you are a true operator who can run equipment, work with the crew, and help get the job done right.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance