Spriggs Excavation, Inc.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Spriggs Excavation, Inc.
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • New Mexico • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $30 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy earthmoving equipment, including motor graders, scrapers, dozers, and excavators, while ensuring safety and efficiency in various environmental conditions. Proficient in utilizing GPS systems for grade control and effectively managing materials during excavation and utility installation.

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Heavy Earthmoving Equipment OperationGPS Systems UtilizationMaterial ManagementEffective CommunicationSafety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform daily machine inspections, checking fluids, wear parts, tires, glass, and general machinery condition
  • Immediately report equipment issues and required maintenance
  • Safely and productively operate assigned machinery
  • Adapt to changing traffic, soil, and weather conditions
  • Utilize GPS systems and read and understand grade stakes and hubs for grade control and finishing
  • Manage materials efficiently during excavation, loading, placement, grading, and utility installation
  • Travel continuously to project sites across the central United States
  • Remain assigned to project locations for extended periods before transitioning to projects in other states

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must be willing to labor and help the crew
  • 3 years’ experience operating heavy earthmoving equipment (motor grader, scraper, dozer, excavator)
  • 1 year of industry specific related equipment operation experience
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, clients, contractors, and vendors
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English is a mandatory requirement
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Company-paid long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary group life insurance
  • Supplemental insurance through AFLAC
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Insurance & ID Theft Protection
  • GSA Per Diem
  • Matched Retirement
  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Competitive Pay
  • 6 Paid Holidays
  • Bonus Program

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Hard Skills
Motor Grader OperationScraper OperationDozer OperationExcavator OperationGrade ControlEquipment InspectionMaintenance ReportingMaterial PlacementUtility Installation
Soft Skills
Professional InteractionTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
GPS Systems
Industry Keywords
Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction IndustryExcavationGradingTraffic Management