Heavy Equipment Operator

About This Role

Seeking a reliable heavy equipment operator based in or near Asheville or Fletcher, NC to run construction machinery on local civil and site projects. You'll be part of a hands-on crew doing grading, excavation, concrete support, materials handling and general site work. This role is practical and steady — operate production equipment safely and efficiently, perform basic maintenance, and support the crew where needed. Competitive pay based on experience, regular hours with overtime available, and projects in the Asheville/Fletcher area.

What You'll Do

• • Operate heavy equipment on-site: dozer, excavator, loader, backhoe, grader, skid steer and dump trucks as needed
• • Load and unload materials, place and spread aggregate, assist with concrete work and material handling
• • Perform pre- and post-shift inspections and routine maintenance (lubrication, minor repairs, fluid checks)
• • Follow site plans, grade stakes and supervisor instructions to complete grading, excavation and finishing tasks
• • Enforce and follow safety procedures, maintain tidy work areas and support traffic/spotting when required
• • Assist crew with general site operations: truck spotting, forming/finishing concrete, and moving tools/equipment

What We're Looking For

• • Minimum 2+ years experience operating heavy construction equipment in civil/site work
• • Proven ability to run dozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, graders and dump trucks
• • Experience with loading/unloading materials, forklift operation and basic heavy-equipment maintenance
• • Strong knowledge of jobsite safety practices and ability to enforce procedures on site
• • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation to Asheville/Fletcher job sites, and ability to pass drug screen
• • Physically able to lift, climb, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Qualifications

• • OSHA 10 (preferred) or equivalent site safety training
• • Forklift certification and equipment operator certifications (NCCER or similar) a plus
• • CDL Class B preferred but not required (endorsement a plus)
• • Able to read grade stakes, basic site plans and communicate clearly in English (Spanish a plus)
• • Up-to-date driver's license and ability to pass background/drug checks

What We Offer

• • Competitive pay based on experience (hourly wage discussed in interview)
• • Steady local projects in Asheville/Fletcher area with regular hours and overtime opportunities
• • Paid training and support for equipment certifications when needed
• • Weekly or biweekly pay and clear scheduling — predictable local work
• • Simple jobsite perks: tool/equipment support, PPE provided, and hands-on crew environment

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