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Green Tanner Industrial

Equipment Operator

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

Communication; team orientation; adaptability; detail oriented; time management; problem solving. 5) Qualifications * 6-18 months civil/site experience operating entry-level equipment or successful ...

Baltimore County

Equipment Operator

Towson, MD

$19.94 - $22.65/hr

Trains and assists in the operation of Heavy Equipment Operator level and unfamiliar Equipment ... Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level): Knowledge of the operation and function of tandem ...

Binderholz

Heavy Equipment Operator

Live Oak, FL · On-site

This position requires the operator to maneuver equipment such as Ponsse Scorpion Giant Harvesters and Ponsse Elephant Giant Forwarders to perform tasks including logging and material transport. The ...

Oswego County

Medium Equipment Operator

Oswego, NY · On-site

$27.45/hr

... Equipment Operators to perform manual work of ordinary difficulty that may involve the ... Completion of NCCER Core and Level 1 - Heavy Equipment Operations Credential , AWS -Entry Level ...

Clean Harbors

IS Equipment Operator

Norco, LA

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

Smartphone required for Electronic Logging Device; * Working knowledge of operating equipment used in wet and dry vacuums. 40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to ...

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City of Mesa, AZ

Equipment Operator I

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$61K - $84K/yr

An Equipment Operator I is the entry-level class in the Equipment Operator series and is responsible for the safe, efficient operation and care of construction equipment with limited- to moderate ...

CleanHarbors

IS Equipment Operator

Norco, LA

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

Smartphone required for Electronic Logging Device; * Working knowledge of operating equipment used in wet and dry vacuums. 40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to ...

New

Clean Harbors

IS Equipment Operator

Norco, LA

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

Smartphone required for Electronic Logging Device; * Working knowledge of operating equipment used in wet and dry vacuums. 40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to ...

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GHD

Heavy Equipment Operator

Columbus, OH

GHD's Construction group has several openings for entry level Equipment Operators to operate various types of heavy equipment (i.e. tracked excavator, dozer, wheel loader, etc.) associated with ...

GHD Group

Heavy Equipment Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

GHD's Construction group has several openings for entry level Equipment Operators to operate various types of heavy equipment (i.e. tracked excavator, dozer, wheel loader, etc.) associated with ...

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Equipment Operator

Green Tanner Industrial

Chandler, AZ • On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

1) Purpose of Role 

Operate civil construction equipment safely and efficiently to meet daily production plans. Perform basic inspections and maintenance, follow grade and staking directions, and document work as directed. Support the crew by adapting to site conditions while upholding GTI safety and quality standards. 


2) Scope & Decision Rights 

Safely operate assigned equipment, complete pre-use checks, support basic maintenance and fueling, and assist with material movement and grade support. 


3) Essential Duties and Standards 

Owns: 

  • Operating assigned equipment (e.g., skid steer, dozer, roller) efficiently to complete daily tasks. 
  • Performing pre‑operation inspections and routine care (cleaning, fueling, greasing); reporting leaks/damage immediately. 
  • Maintaining safe work areas, spotting, and following hand signals and traffic control measures. 
  • Reading and following basic grade stakes and laser directions; supporting grade control to hold elevation. 
  • Maintaining basic Procore inputs or providing inputs to the foreman for daily logs/photos as directed. 

Supports: 

  • Foreman with task sequencing, safe access, and housekeeping to keep work moving. 
  • Survey/layout team with staking protection and laser setups; adjusts work to grade directions. 
  • Safety team with JSAs, trenching/shoring compliance, and traffic control setups. 

Recommends/Prepares: 

  • Equipment or tooling needs to complete tasks safely and efficiently. 
  • Field notes on obstacles (utilities, soft ground, water) that impact plan or grade. 
  • Simple improvement ideas to reduce rework, shorten moves, or improve cleanup/compaction. 

Escalates: 

  • Equipment malfunctions, fluid leaks, or unsafe conditions. 
  • Conflicts with grade stakes, plan marks, or unclear cut/fill instructions. 
  • Traffic conflicts, overhead/underground hazards, or trench stability concerns. 


4) Critical Competencies (must demonstrate) 

Construction domain: Safe operation of assigned equipment; pre‑trip/post‑trip inspections; preventive maintenance; trenching and traffic control awareness; earthworks and compaction; reading stakes and following laser directions; basic blueprint reading; Job Safety Analysis (JSA). 

Information governance: Procore exposure for daily documentation; follow foreman instructions on photos/notes/quantities. 

Productivity tools: Basic use of mobile field apps; radio/hand-signal communication; exposure to machine control/lasers. 

Mindset: Communication; team orientation; adaptability; detail oriented; time management; problem solving. 


5) Qualifications 

  • 6–18 months civil/site experience operating entry-level equipment or successful completion of internal training. 
  • Ability to safely operate assigned equipment under supervision and follow grade directions from stakes/lasers. 
  • Basic equipment care (cleaning, fueling, greasing) and pre‑operation inspections. 
  • Awareness of trenching/traffic control requirements; follows spotter/hand signals. 
  • OSHA 10, First Aid, Flagger; NCCER HEO unit(s) a plus. 
  • Valid driver’s license. 


6) Performance Measure Buckets 

  • Safety: pre‑op checks completed; incidents/near‑miss trends; traffic control and trenching practices followed. 
  • Quality: grade/elevation held; compaction/cleanup quality; rework minimized. 
  • Productivity: daily plan attainment; efficient cycles and travel paths; minimal idle time. 
  • Documentation & teamwork: timely inputs to foreman; communication and responsiveness; care of equipment. 


7. Employee Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance (employee-only coverage)
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Sick Time