Job Description

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Exemption Status: Union Authorization/Supervision: Superintendent/Foreman

Job Specifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience: 3+years of construction-related experience in the civil construction industry preferred. Willing to train apprentice level operators. Objective: Heavy Equipment Operators for Heavy-Civil construction projects focusing on earthwork, GPS machine control, underground utilities, energy-related and demolition work.

Nature and Scope

Company Environment: Since 1895, Landwehr Construction has built a reputation for outstanding customer service and commitment to excellence. As a turn-key site contractor, we provide comprehensive site solutions including crane & rigging, demolition, environmental remediation, highway heavy, machinery moving, renewable energy, site work & utilities, and wetland specialty. With locations in St. Cloud, MN, and Sioux Falls, SD, our expansive fleet empowers us to tackle any project, regardless of scale or complexity.


Job Environment: This position requires most of the time spent in the field. Travel may be required, at times overnight.


Relationships/Management: The position will interact with all levels of personnel within the company including union and non-union employees, executive leadership team, senior leadership team and other department managers and support personnel.

Essential Functions

• Operates heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site. Heavy equipment operation includes front end loader, dozer, motor grader, skid loader, backhoe/excavator, off road truck, scraper, roller and/or tractor to move material and equipment.
• Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it's in good working order.
• Monitoring loads/unloads during use.
• Communicate with crew using hand signals and 2-way radios.
• Travels to job sites as needed.
• Support the crew and perform additional tasks as need to ensure project success.

Skills/Qualifications

• Places safety as a top priority
• Must be a team player but work collaboratively with crew.
• Current OSHA 10 or 30 is a plus.
• CDL License is a plus.

Landwehr Construction is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Tags

For contractors, Apprenticeship, Night shift

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