Heavy Equipment Operator

Category: Light Industrial
Location: Moab, UT 84532
Pay: $25.00 Hourly
Posted: 6 days ago
Status: Open

Description

Heavy Equipment Operator

A Heavy Equipment Operator operates and maintains machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, cranes, and graders to move earth, materials, and debris safely and efficiently on job sites.

Company Profile

Local Construction, based in Moab, is a trusted provider of construction and field services specializing in excavation, site development, and heavy equipment operations. The company delivers reliable, high-quality work for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

What's in it for you?

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
  • Holiday Pay
  • Teladoc (online care)
  • Referral Bonus Incentive
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401k
  • And More!

Heavy Equipment Operator Details:

  • Temp-to-Hire position
  • $25.00 /hour
  • Full Time work available
  • First Shift (Monday through Friday from 07:00am to 04:00pm)
  • Operate heavy machinery including excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, loaders, and dump trucks
  • Perform pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment is safe and functional
  • Follow site plans, blueprints, and instructions from supervisors
  • Move materials like soil, gravel, rock, and debris
  • Grade land, dig trenches, and prepare construction sites
  • Conduct basic maintenance and report mechanical issues
  • Adhere to safety regulations and company policies
  • Work with ground crews and other operators to complete projects efficiently
  • Maintain accurate logs of equipment usage and work completed

Heavy Equipment Operator Qualifications:

  • Proven experience operating heavy equipment
  • Knowledge of construction procedures and safety practices
  • Ability to read site plans and grade stakes
  • Good hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
  • Physical stamina and ability to work in various weather conditions
  • Valid driver’s license (CDL may be required depending on role)
  • Certification or training in heavy equipment operation (preferred or required in some roles)
  • Applicant may be subject to a background check
  • Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.

How to Apply:

Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!

Moab, UT

550 North Main

Moab, UT 84532

(435) 259-7837

moab.ut@elwoodstaffing.com

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