Heavy Equipment Operator (Missoula)

Are you ready to take the driver's seat and power up some serious machinery? Williams Civil Construction in Missoula Montana is hiring Operators to be part of our action-packed worksites including utilities and site development. We're looking for skilled individuals who can safely and efficiently operate a variety of equipment such as: blades, dozers, loaders, excavators, haul trucks, water trucks, etc.

What You’ll Do:

Safety is our top priority, and as an Operator, you'll be responsible for keeping a keen eye for hazards to keep yourself and the team out of harm's way

Operate a diverse range of heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, blades, haul trucks, water trucks, and dozers, for everything from precise excavation to smooth paving prep

Ensure safe slopes on excavations, proper barricading, and compliance with trenching and shoring standards.

Every day presents new challenges, but you'll tackle them head-on - whether it's troubleshooting equipment issues or adapting to changing site conditions, your ability to think on your feet will be invaluable

Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations

What You Bring:

2+ Years Operating Experience – Excavator / Loader / Dozer / Blade

Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations

Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards, aggregate sizes and classifications, and weight requirements of loads leaving the pit

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write short correspondence

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions

What Williams Civil Construction Offers:

Competitive Wage ($30 – $42/hour DOE)

Medical Insurance

3 affordable plans with HSA and FSA options available

HSA Employer Contribution of $600/$1,200 (Individual/Family) if selecting the HDHP HSA plan

Telemedicine

Dental & Vision

Employer 401(k) match up to 8% (based on company profitability)

Paid Time Off and 6 Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Accident, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Referral Bonuses 

Williams Academy: In-person training events, access to over 60 online courses, ongoing professional development opportunities 

Co-workers committed to teamwork, individual responsibility, and success

Company Events (Archery Tournament, Golf Tournament, Party in the Pit, and more!) 

Opportunity to live and play in the “Last Best Place”

About Williams:

Williams is the Northwest's leading specialty civil contractor. From federal to state to private contracts, we do what we do best: we build Montana. Hospitals. Schools. Roads. Housing. We’ve laid 400 miles of pipe and counting. We're agile enough for fast-paced construction schedules, strong enough to move mountains. We take pride in our crews. We work together. Mud, rain, or snow, we get the job done. 

Located in beautiful Missoula, Montana, outdoor adventures surround us. There’s no better place to live. Together, we build and play in Montana.