Heavy Equipment Operator III

. Operate a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles for spreading and compaction of construction demolition, soil remediation, commercial and residential waste .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in operating heavy equipment such as Tippers, ADTs, Compactors, Dozers, Excavators, and Wheel Loaders while adhering to safety protocols and conducting routine inspections and maintenance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Experience Operating Heavy EquipmentExpert-Level Proficiency Operating Heavy EquipmentValid Driver’s LicenseCompliance With Safety RulesRoutine Equipment Inspections

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationPreventative MaintenanceEquipment InspectionMaterial MovingCompaction TechniquesDemolition OperationsSoil RemediationRecord KeepingStandard Operating ProceduresTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

ConstructionSafety PoliciesWaste ManagementCommercial WasteResidential WasteDrug TestingAlcohol Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles for spreading and compaction of construction demolition, soil remediation, commercial and residential waste
Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures
Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
Maintain accurate equipment records
Move and position raw materials and finished components using material moving equipment
Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles
Move between job sites as needed as part of a team
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be at least 18 years of age
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
5+ years experience operating heavy equipment
Expert-level proficiency operating required heavy equipment based on site operations, including tipper, ADTs, compactors, small equipment, dozer, excavator, and wheel loader
Valid driver’s license may be required upon hire
Must comply with safety rules and protocols
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable suspicion, and random testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program
Paid on-the-job training
Established career progression
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
401(k) with company matching
Stock purchase plan
Discounted stock options
Dependent day care
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid personal days