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Heavy Equipment Operator
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An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$53,735 / year median in Alabama
+7% projected growth
Job Description
About this role We are hiring Heavy Equipment Operators in Montgomery, AL for civil construction and site work projects. You'll run dozers, excavators, graders, loaders and other heavy machines to support excavation, grading, paving prep and material handling across active job sites in the Montgomery area. This is hands-on field work. Expect full days on site, time outdoors in all weather, and close coordination with foremen and crew for safe, on-schedule progress. Candidates should have solid equipment experience and the ability to perform basic maintenance and pre-op inspections. What you'll do Operate dozers, excavators, motor graders, loaders, skid steers, scrapers and dump trucks for excavation, grading, hauling and site preparation Load and unload materials, place fill, spread base, and assist paving crews and screed operators as directed Perform pre-start inspections and daily maintenance (fluid checks, greasing, basic repairs); report larger issues promptly Use GPS rover/grade control equipment and read grade stakes, plans or survey marks for accurate grading work Follow site safety procedures, traffic control, and direction from foremen; maintain a clean, organized work area What we're looking for Proven experience operating dozers, excavators, graders, loaders, skid steers and dump trucks on civil or site work projects Hands-on knowledge of heavy-equipment maintenance including diesel/gas engine basics, powertrain and transmission care Experience with loading/unloading material, scraper operation, and safe rigging/spotting Familiarity with GPS grade control, GPS rover operation, and reading grade stakes and plans Ability to work full days on active construction sites in variable weather and lift/manage material as required Strong emphasis on safe operation, following signals, and communicating with crew and supervision Qualifications Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites Ability to pass drug and background screening where required OSHA 10 (preferred) or site-specific safety training completion CDL Class A (preferred) or experience driving heavy trucks and dump trucks Equipment-specific certifications or documented operator training a plus Proficient English for site safety communication; Spanish speakers encouraged to apply What we offer Health and dental plan options available Retirement plan with employer match or contribution Paid time off and holiday time on scheduled projects Overtime opportunities on many projects; consistent work in the Montgomery area Training and skill-development opportunities for equipment and GPS systems Ready to apply? Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade. Apply Jobs find you Skillit connects craft workers directly with contractors hiring for your trade. No resumes, no chasing listings. Build your profile once and let jobs find you.