Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator at Ralph L Wadsworth Construction in Kuna, Idaho, United States Job Description Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Location:

Kuna, ID

Pay Range:

N/A

Salary Interval:

Hourly

Application Instructions:

NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS TO START WORKING IMMEDIATELY.

Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people? Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and growth. Benefits include: Competitive Pay Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Pay Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement Growth and Career Advancement Position_

Description :

Equipment Operators responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below. Other duties may be assigned. Ability to proficiently operate three or more types of heavy equipment such as a backhoe, trackhoe, scrapers, dozer, excavator, loader, rock trucks, compactors, articulated trucks, crushers, and/or motor graders with or without GPS in a manner to prepare the job site to meet the required grades. Fastens attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches. Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment. Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks. Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel. Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks. Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way. Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut. Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals. Responsible to construct/grade new roadways, base courses, building pads, footing excavation and water ponds and to properly slope and grade to specifications. Responsible to load, move, level and grade dirt, rocks, demoed concrete and other materials in a safe and efficient manner all in a high paced environment to maintain production goals. Ability to maintain the initiative to maintain the flow of work under minimal supervision. Responsible of demolition of bridges and other structures with excavators and hydraulic hoe rams. Responsible to operate equipment within a Pipe Crew environment such as an excavator or loader. Responsible for general housekeeping, light maintenance of equipment, proper care of equipment, operating the equipment without damaging it along with maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI284527696

Job Posting:

2539767

Posted On:

May 13, 2026

Updated On:

May 13, 2026