About this role
Do you enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy machinery, and building something that lasts?
Paul H Rohe is searching for a Construction Equipment Operator and help us build roads, highways, and infrastructure. With over 100 years of excellence in the construction industry, we offer hands-on work, steady hours, and career development in a team-oriented environment. Heavy Equipment Operator Responsibilities:
• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, dozers, backhoes) on construction projects per supervisor direction and job specifications. • Support daily operations by ensuring equipment is run safely, efficiently, and within designated tolerances. • Perform manual labor duties as needed to assist the crew with tasks such as grading, loading, or laying asphalt. • Conduct routine maintenance and minor servicing of equipment to maintain performance and safety. • Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and quality standards at all times • Communicate clearly with the foreman and crew to coordinate equipment use and workflow. • Work in varying weather conditions and terrain while maintaining focus and productivity.
Other Responsibilities:
• Operating heavy equipment as assigned while maintaining a "crew-first" mindset; this includes performing essential manual labor and ground-support tasks as dictated by project needs. • Duties include, but are not limited to, shoveling asphalt, concrete, pipe installation, hand-digging, grade checking, traffic control, and general site restoration.
Field Support Duties:
• Hand-shoveling and raking of paving materials (asphalt, concrete, stone, or dirt). • Assisting with utility installation, including pipe laying and bedding. • Manual grease and maintenance of equipment components using power and hand tools. • Setting up and moving traffic control devices and safety signage. • Perform all other ancillary duties and manual tasks customary to a heavy construction or civil engineering site to ensure project continuity and crew safety.
Physical & Mental Demands:
• Local travel traditionally • Required overtime • Seasonal layoffs • Extensive physical activity • Ability to stand, walk, climb and kneel on uneven terrain for extended periods of time in all weather conditions (heat, rain, cold). • Must work outdoors and in all weather conditions/terrain • Ability to safely mount and dismount heavy equipment multiple times per shift. • Could be asked to work evenings, weekends, and holidays • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Desired Qualifications:
• Prior experience in heavy highway, site development, or asphalt construction preferred. • Familiarity with operating excavators, backhoes, dozers, or similar equipment. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently on a job site. • Formal training or equipment certifications are a plus. • Valid driver’s license required. • Must be safety conscious, reliable, and able to work in physically demanding outdoor environments.
EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP