High school diploma or equivalent, with technical school experience.
Prior experience operating a variety of heavy equipment.
A currently valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Communication, organization, and people skills, with success working in team environments.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Reliable transportation is required.
Ability to work in changing work environments, including variable weather conditions.
Responsibilities
Prepare and operate heavy equipment in compliance with company operating safety policies and procedures to move materials appropriately.
Operate heavy equipment, including trackhoe, track loader, backhoe, and rollers.
Drive the company dump truck as needed, including pulling trailers to move equipment and materials.
Detect and report problems with heavy equipment.
Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental performance.
Load and unload equipment and materials from vehicles and trailers.
Maintain company equipment, materials, and the worksite; keep them clean and safely stored; collect and dispose of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.
Complete required paperwork, reports, and other documentation.
When not operating heavy equipment, assist other employees with general labor, including landscaping, patch paving, pipe-laying, demolition, excavating, and concrete tasks.
Follow company safety rules and regulations, including site-specific requirements.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Warfel Construction · East Petersburg, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-10-17
Workplace: on_site
Department: Construction Services
Description
Warfel Construction is currently hiring a full-time position as a Heavy Equipment Operator. This position reports directly to the Superintendent, in addition to our Special Projects Manager, and will require strict adherence to all Warfel safety rules and regulations, including any site-specific necessities.
Standard work hours are M – F, beginning at 7:00 AM through 3:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch. Occasional Saturday work and overtime may be required. Travel to and from the jobsite varies; reliable transportation is required. This position does require the ability to work in ever-changing work environments, including variable weather conditions.
Requirements
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Preparing and operating heavy equipment in compliance with the company’s operating safety policies and procedures, to ensure the appropriate movement of materials.
· Heavy equipment will include trac hoe, trac loader, backhoe, rollers, etc.
· Drive company dump truck on an as-needed basis. Operation may include pulling trailers to move equipment and materials.
· Detect and report problems with heavy equipment.
· Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental performance
· Load and unload equipment and materials from vehicles and trailers
· Ensure company equipment, material and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner. Collect and dispose of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.
· Complete any required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation.
· When not responsible for operating heavy equipment, this position will be responsible for assisting other Warfel employees in the performance of their duties, including performing general labor duties such as landscaping, patch paving, pipe-laying, demolition, or any other excavating or concrete tasks.
· Needs to have a commitment to safety and keeping the work area neat and clean.
Education and Experience:
· High school or equivalent, technical school experience
· Prior experience operating a variety of heavy equipment
· Must hold a currently valid CDL License
· Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
· Excellent communication, organization and people skills, with proven success working in team environments
· Must be able to work with limited supervision
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
Parental Leave
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Warfel is an equal opportunity employer. Warfel Construction Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process. Employment with Warfel Construction Company is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice.