Laborer - Heavy Equipment Operator

Are you looking to drive your career with a company that values your skills, safety, and ambition? Join our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator and become part of a supportive team with the resources of a large corporation and the close-knit atmosphere of a family business. Take your career to new heights!

About the Role

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll play a vital role in our daily operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of materials critical to our success. You’ll work hands-on with the latest equipment, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to a culture where safety and innovation are paramount.

What You'll Do

• Operate heavy and light mobile equipment, including skid steers, as trained and directed to maintain quarry access points.

• Perform pre-operational checks and routine servicing of assigned equipment.

• Conduct site clean-up using hand tools and ensure work platforms remain clear and safe.

• Safely run and monitor the crushing plant as required.

• Assist with plant repairs and maintenance tasks, including basic welding and fitting, as needed.

• Handle water hoses and perform cleanup while maintaining awareness of electrical hazards and slippery surfaces.

• Report any operational or environmental issues promptly to the foreman.

• Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and use all required PPE in compliance with OSHA/MSHA guidelines.

• Support the team in achieving high standards of productivity and environmental responsibility.

What It Takes to Succeed

• Pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check, and “Fit for Work” physical.

• Provide valid documentation for I-9 eligibility.

• Demonstrate a professional, courteous attitude toward colleagues, supervisors, and the public.

• Be flexible to work nights, weekends, overtime, and travel as needed.

• Be comfortable working outdoors in extreme weather and on rough terrain.

• Physical capability for climbing, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, and using hand tools.

• Commitment to a strong safety culture and team-based approach.

• Mandatory: Minimum age of 18 due to work environment requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.

• Technical education or certificates in basic welding/fitting a plus.

• State-approved Welding Certification is a bonus but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate: $18-20/hr. based on experience

• Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth

• The opportunity to be part of a team that prioritizes your safety, skill development, and job satisfaction

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.