Heavy Equipment Operator - Civil Infrastructure

Build Big Work With Modern Equipment, Real Trust, Responsibility, and a Path Beyond the Seat About Sunset Valley ConstructionWe're a sitework and underground utilities contractor focused on building and maintaining essential infrastructure. In order continue to grow our positive influence on society around us, our team is projected to double in size over the next 4 years, providing career growth opportunities and a team that builds projects while building up people.How You’ll ContributeWe’re growing, increasing capacity, and adding more heavy equipment and civil expertise to the field. You'll support field operations through the safe, efficient, and high-quality installation of utility systems, bulk earthmoving, grading, and site development projects ranging from $200K to $10M+. This role is critical to overall project success, helping crews maintain productivity, quality, organization, and momentum.What You’ll Get To DoKeep field production moving by operating modern excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, compactors, and GPS-equipped machinery safely and efficiently.Support accurate utility installation, bulk earthmoving, grading, and site development by reading plans, elevations, grades, soil conditions, and site conditions before and during the work.Protect schedule, quality, and cost by thinking ahead, managing workflow, and understanding the overall objectives.Keep grading and layout work accurate with modern equipment and Topcon GPS.Keep the operation organized by helping the crew stay aligned as the work moves.Support long-term crew growth by helping teach less experienced team members when your experience can help them move the work forward.Grow your own career by learning from others and following a clear advancement path.Who You AreYou have experience operating heavy equipment for commercial excavation or site work and utilities. You combine production capability with critical thinking, so the crew can move efficiently without compromising quality, layout, or the next phase of the job.You understand grading, trenching, utility installation, blueprints, elevations, soil conditions, and site conditions well enough to help crews avoid rework and keep jobs moving in the right direction.You think ahead as the work changes, so crew members don’t lose time waiting on the next move.You like production-focused work where good decisions in the seat show up in the pace, product, and progress.You communicate clearly and help less experienced team members see what matters in the field, because you know small misses can turn into lost time, rework, and frustration.You’re looking for a long-term path where performance, ownership, leadership, and results lead to advancement.You have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and authorization to work in the United States.Even Better, But Not RequiredExperience with Topcon GPS systemsP6 or P7 licensedAbility to perform layout and understand gradesCDL licenseOSHA certificationsExperience leading or mentoring crewsStrong understanding of production managementTypical ScheduleTypical hours are 7{{:}}00 AM to 4{{:}}00 PM. Work is consistent year-round, weather-dependent, with about 5 hours of overtime per week. Projects range from 4 weeks to 2 years. Travel is minimal and focused around the greater Hartford area. We do not plow snow in the winter, and paving/concrete work is minimal.What’s In It For You$40 to $55 per hourTraining and mentorship without micromanagementAdvanced equipment and technologyAdvancement opportunities tied directly to performance and productionCareer path{{:}} Operator → Foreman → Superintendent → LeadershipHealth & FinancialHealth, Dental, and Vision insurance after 3 months100% employer coverage401K with 3% company match after 3 monthsProfessional personal financial advicePerks & LifestyleNewer equipment with modern technologyTwo prepaid plane tickets anywhere in the USA once a year for personal usePersonal use of SVC equipment, as long as it does not interfere with work schedulesOffice staff support for data tracking, emails, computer usage, and schedulingTeam & CultureLow-ego, family-first, faith-driven cultureMission-oriented leadershipClear respectful communicationMentorship and leadership developmentContinually improving systems and communication We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants for employment based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.