Heavy Equipment Operator

About This Role

Join a highway and site-work crew in Lehighton, PA as a Heavy Equipment Operator. You’ll run backhoes, dozers, pavers, tractor pans and graders on paving, excavation, pipe installation and grading jobs. This is hands-on field work: operate equipment safely, perform basic maintenance, and help the crew hit daily production targets. We promote from within and value reliable, safety-focused operators. Expect steady hours, frequent overtime on larger projects, and on-the-job training to expand your equipment skills and responsibilities.

What You'll Do

• • Safely operate backhoes, dozers, pavers, tractor pans, graders and related attachments for paving, excavation, pipe laying and grading.
• • Perform daily equipment checks and routine maintenance: clean, grease, check fluids, and report issues for repair.
• • Review plans and job instructions with the field manager; read basic blueprints and determine best sequence of work.
• • Make on-the-job decisions to maximize efficiency while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• • Adjust controls and attachments to grade, cut, fill, and place materials to specified lines and grades.
• • Keep work area tidy: assist with site cleanup, traffic control setup, and coordinated crew tasks as directed.

What We're Looking For

• • Minimum 2 years operating heavy construction equipment (backhoe, dozer, grader, paver, excavator preferred).
• • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites.
• • Ability to read basic drawings/grade stakes and follow verbal instructions from foremen.
• • Knowledge of routine equipment maintenance and safe operation practices.
• • Physically able to perform manual tasks, work outdoors in varied weather, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• • Willingness to follow site safety rules, attend toolbox talks, and use PPE consistently.

Qualifications

• • High school diploma or GED preferred.
• • Minimum 2 years heavy equipment operating experience.
• • Valid driver’s license required; CDL A preferred but not required.
• • OSHA 10-hour construction card or equivalent is a plus.
• • Must pass drug and background screening and have reliable transportation to job sites.

What We Offer

• • Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities and consistent work in the region.
• • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (details provided during hiring).
• • Paid time off and holiday pay; retirement savings/401(k) plan.
• • Paid on-the-job training and clear promotion path for skilled operators.
• • Travel and per diem for out-of-area projects when applicable.

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