Heavy Equipment Operator - 8

Posted today

cardinal civil contractingPineville (NC)

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

SENIORITY

Senior

Apply

About the role

Operate heavy equipment for site clearing, excavation, grading, utility installation, and paving preparationSafely operate equipment including: ExcavatorsBulldozers (Dozers) Wheel LoadersSkid Steers (as needed) Motor Rollers/CompactorsStreet SweepersArticulated or Standard Dump TrucksOther construction equipment as assignedPerform rough grading and fine grading to meet project specifications for paving and site developmentExcavate trenches and install underground utilities, including storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and water linesLoad, move, and stockpile materials efficientlyRead and interpret grade stakes, construction plans, and project specificationsWork around existing underground utilities while following safe excavation practicesPerform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptlyMaintain equipment cleanliness and perform routine preventive maintenanceWork safely around other equipment, laborers, and traffic within active construction sitesAssist ground crews when equipment operation is not requiredFollow all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and environmental requirementsComplete work efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracyHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredMinimum of 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience in civil construction, site development, or roadway construction preferredExperience with site clearing, underground utility installation, grading, and paving preparationAbility to operate multiple types of heavy equipment safely and efficientlyValid driver's license required; CDL preferred but not requiredKnowledge of construction plans, grades, elevations, and utility layoutsAbility to work overtime and occasional weekends as project schedules require

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.