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Excavator Heavy Equipment Operator

plainville, ct • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Contract Construction and Extraction Occupations

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Neri Building & Development is seeking an experienced Excavator / Heavy Equipment Operator to join our construction team. We are looking for a skilled, dependable operator with experience performing residential and commercial site work who can safely and efficiently operate equipment while maintaining professional production standards.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, understands grades and site plans, and is willing to work outside of the machine when necessary to help get the job done.

Responsibilities

Operate excavators, mini excavators, skid steers, loaders, and other construction equipment

Perform site clearing and general excavation

Excavate for foundations, footings, slabs, and building pads

Perform rough and finish grading

Install and excavate for drainage systems

Trench for water, sewer, electrical, and other underground utilities

Backfill foundations and utility trenches

Prepare driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, patios, and other site improvements

Load trucks and move materials efficiently around jobsites

Perform demolition and material removal as required

Establish and maintain proper grades and elevations

Work safely around existing utilities, structures, employees, subcontractors, and occupied properties

Perform daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance or repair needs

Maintain clean and organized equipment and jobsites

Assist with general construction, site work, and labor when equipment operation is not required

Qualifications

Previous professional excavator/heavy equipment operating experience required

Strong excavator operating skills required

Experience operating skid steers and loaders preferred

Experience with residential and/or commercial site development

Ability to perform both rough and finish grading

Understanding of grades, elevations, drainage, and proper excavation practices

Ability to read site plans and construction drawings

Underground utility experience preferred

Experience working around foundations and existing structures

Ability to safely excavate in tight or confined jobsites

Valid driver's license and dependable transportation

CDL is a plus, but not required unless otherwise specified

Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, and able to work as part of a professional construction team

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an operator who understands site work—not simply someone who can run a machine.

The right candidate should be able to look at a project, understand what needs to be accomplished, maintain proper grades, work efficiently, protect the equipment, and produce professional results without requiring constant supervision.

We value employees who take ownership of their work, maintain equipment properly, communicate with the project team, and are willing to help wherever needed to keep a project moving.

Position

Job Type: Full-Time Position: Excavator / Heavy Equipment Operator Experience Level: Experienced Company: Neri Building & Development

Compensation: Competitive and based on experience.

Neri Building & Development offers an opportunity to work on a variety of residential, commercial, excavation, concrete, and development projects. We are looking for experienced operators who want steady work, responsibility, and an opportunity to grow with the company.

Excavator Heavy Equipment Operator in plainville at Unknown Company

Typical pay
$52,000–$52,000

For context, most heavy equipment operators earn between $52,000–$52,000 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as contract and onsite.

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