Heavy Equipment Operator

Confidential

Little Rock, Arkansas permanent

Posted: January 30, 2026

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Required Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation Site Preparation Grading Excavation Trenching Dirt Work Loader Operation Excavator Operation Skid Steer Operation Digger Operation Exterior Woodwork Safety Compliance

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator

We’re looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to run machines on dirt work and site prep jobs. You’ll be operating equipment like dozers, excavators, skid steers, loaders, and compactors to get job sites ready the right way and on schedule. This is hands-on work, and safety matters.

What You’ll Be Doing

Operate heavy equipment for site prep, grading, trenching, and excavation

Read grade stakes and work with the foreman to meet job specs

Load trucks and move dirt, rock, and materials

Perform daily equipment checks and report any issues

Keep equipment clean and running properly

Work safely around other crew members and laborers

Follow all safety rules and job site procedures

Pitch in with general labor when equipment isn’t running

What We’re Looking For

Prior experience operating heavy equipment (excavation or dirt work preferred)

Experience working with Trimble GPS systems is preferable; any experience with GPS positioning systems is a plus.

Comfortable running equipment on uneven ground and tight spaces

Good attitude and able to take direction

Reliable, shows up on time, and works safely

Willing to help wherever needed on the job site

Physical & License Requirements

Valid driver’s license

Able to climb in and out of equipment multiple times a day

Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Work Environment

Outdoor construction and excavation job sites

Around heavy equipment, noise, dust, and weather

Pay & Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

Overtime available based on workload and seasonality

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