Heavy Equipment Operator

STEWART KNOWLES CONSGTRUCTION, INC. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORSkid Steer | Mini-Excavator | Site Work Pay - $25.00 – $33.00 per hour (dependent on experience) Job Type - Full-time, year-round Reports To - Field Manager Apply - Email careers@stewartknowles.com with OPERATOR in the subject line THE ROLEWe're a growing construction company hiring a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support our new home construction projects.This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in quality work, communicates well with the crew, and treats equipment like it's their own. If you want steady, year-round work with a team that values your experience, we'd like to hear from you.WHAT YOU'LL DO•      Perform site prep, erosion control, and construction drive installs with a skid steer•      Handle jobsite clean-up with a skid steer•      Complete rough and finish grading with a skid steer•      Install water, electric, and sewer service lines using a mini-excavator and/or skid steer attachments•      Excavate foundations•      Assist other team members with projects as needed•      Perform daily equipment maintenance and care•      Collaborate and communicate with team members throughout the day•      Log daily activities and project progressWHAT YOU BRING•      2,000+ verifiable hours operating a skid steer•      2,000+ verifiable hours operating an excavator•      Self-motivation and strong critical thinking skills•      Reliable transportation•      Self-awareness and the ability to take direction from supervisors•      A team-first attitude and the ability to work well with othersWHAT WE OFFER•      Competitive pay based on experience ($25.00 – $33.00/hr)•      Year-round work opportunities•      Overtime opportunities•      Clear opportunities for advancement•      Accrued paid time off•      Healthcare stipend•      Retirement plan with 401(k) matching•      Professional development assistanceWHO THIS JOB IS FOR•      Experienced operators who take pride in clean, precise work•      People looking for a long-term home, not just the next paycheck•      Team players who communicate openly and show up ready to work•      Operators who treat equipment like it's their own•      Self-starters who can read a plan, solve problems on the fly, and keep things moving•      Anyone who wants to grow with a company and take on more responsibility over timeWHO THIS JOB ISN'T FOR•      Operators still learning the basics — this role expects seasoned hands•      Anyone who'd rather work alone and skip the communication•      People hard on machines or loose with daily maintenance•      Job hoppers looking for a short-term gig•      Anyone who needs to be micromanaged to stay on task•      Operators who cut corners to get done fasterHOW TO APPLYTo be considered, email careers@stewartknowles.com with OPERATOR in the subject line. Include either your resume or a written description of your work experience.