Elite Site Work is seeking an experienced, precision-driven Heavy Equipment Operator specialized in trackhoes and dozers to join our team for underground utility and earthmoving projects in the Branson/Springfield area.

Job Title:

Heavy Equipment Operator (Trackhoe & Dozer)

Company:

Elite Site Work Pay Range:

$27.00 - $30.00 per hour (Based on experience)

Job Type:

Full-time Location:

Branson / Springfield, MO area (Must have reliable transportation to regional job sites) Job Summary We are looking for a skilled and dependable Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in operating trackhoes (excavators) and dozers. You will work directly on new development jobsites within the Branson/Springfield region, executing precision digging, trenching, mass excavation, and fine grading safely, accurately, and strictly to blueprint specifications.

Key Responsibilities Equipment Operation:

Operate trackhoes and dozers safely and efficiently to perform mass excavation, trenching for utilities, backfilling, and fine grading.

Trenching & Excavation:

Dig deep trenches for water, sewer, and storm drainage systems, maintaining proper depths and matching line and grade requirements.

Blueprint & Grade Reading:

Interpret civil blueprints, construction stakes, and grade markers to ensure precise cuts, fills, and slopes.

Grade Control:

Utilize GPS leveling systems, lasers, and traditional grade stakes to finish grade pads, roadways, and embankments to exact specification.

Site Safety & Maintenance:

Perform daily pre-trip inspections, basic preventative maintenance (greasing, fluid checks), and maintain strict compliance with OSHA safety protocols around open trenches and existing utilities.

Crew Collaboration:

Work closely with pipe layers, spotters, and ground crews to safely guide machine movements and ensure efficient project progression.

Required Qualifications & Experience Experience:

Minimum of 3+ years of dedicated experience operating trackhoes and dozers, specifically on civil site work or underground utility projects.

Environment:

Proven track record working on new development/subdivision sites or large-scale civil infrastructure projects.

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency with grade control systems (GPS experience is a major plus), utility lasers, and understanding soil stability.

Physical Endurance:

Ability to sit for extended periods, lift up to 50+ lbs, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Safety Mindset:

Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards, trench safety protocols, and safe digging practices around live utilities (utility verification).

Reliability:

Valid driver's license and dependable transportation to travel to local job sites.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person