Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Salt Lake City
Job overview
Position: Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Salary: $23–26 per hour
Experience: 3+ years required
Industry: Construction & Skilled Trades
Job description
Companies in the Skillit network are hiring skilled professionals for heavy equipment operator jobs in Salt Lake City to support active infrastructure, civil construction, and roadway projects throughout Utah. Experience operating equipment on road construction, grading, and site development projects is highly valued.
If you have hands-on experience running earthmoving and excavation machinery, this is an opportunity to secure long-term, competitive work in one of Utah’s strongest construction markets.
As demand grows for Salt Lake City construction heavy equipment operator jobs, contractors are seeking operators who work safely, efficiently, and with precision in fast-paced environments. Safety is prioritized, experience is respected, and the hiring process is streamlined with flexible interview scheduling.
These heavy equipment operator trade jobs in Salt Lake City offer consistent hours and ongoing project opportunities for professionals ready to contribute immediately.
Key responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, bulldozers, and graders
Move earth, dig trenches, load materials, and perform grading operations
Conduct pre-operation inspections and routine equipment checks
Follow blueprints, site plans, and supervisor instructions
Coordinate with site managers, engineers, and crew members
Maintain strict adherence to OSHA and job-site safety regulations
Assist with physically demanding tasks when required
Operate machinery in varied weather and site conditions
Required qualifications
Minimum 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience
Experience with excavation, grading, and civil/site development projects
CDL or heavy equipment certification preferred
Strong understanding of equipment maintenance and safety procedures
Ability to read and interpret site plans and grade stakes
Physical stamina for long shifts in demanding environments
Reliable transportation to job sites in Salt Lake City, UT
Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset
We continue expanding Heavy Equipment Operator job openings Salt Lake City professionals can depend on for long-term placement.
Compensation & benefits
Competitive hourly pay: $23–26 per hour
Paid Time Off
Medical benefits
Retirement benefits
Flexible interview scheduling
Ongoing project pipeline
Advance your equipment operating career with Skillit
Skillit connects skilled professionals to trusted heavy equipment operator jobs in Salt Lake City and long-term construction opportunities. If you bring experience, precision, and a strong safety mindset, we’re ready to match you with the right project.