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Carlsbad- 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.
$57,354 / year median in New Mexico
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Operating heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, forklifts, backhoes and other machinery used in pipeline construction. Responsible for excavation, grading, ditching, backfilling, right-of-way preparation, and assisting with pipe installation. Performs daily equipment inspections, follows safety procedures, and works closely with pipeline crews to complete projects safely and efficiently. Must be legal to work in the United States.