Now Hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavation & Sitework)

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating excavators, dozers, loaders, and other sitework machinery to perform excavation, grading, and utility installation.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Equipment Operation & Earthmoving

• Operate excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, and skid steers for site preparation.

• Perform cutting, grading, trenching, and backfilling operations.

• Load, move, and place materials safely and efficiently.

✅ Utility & Trenching Work

• Excavate for water, sewer, drainage, and other underground utilities.

• Maintain proper depths, slopes, and alignments per project specifications.

• Follow trench safety regulations and assist with pipe installation.

✅ Equipment Maintenance & Safety Compliance

• Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.

• Keep equipment clean (See Forman for supplies)

• Weekly equipment inspection sheet turned into Forman (Friday Mornings)

• Report mechanical issues and ensure proper equipment operation. (Check fluids and perform a visual inspection, greasing)

• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and participate in toolbox talks.

• Work with ground crews and follow hand signals from spotters.

• Be able to communicate and work with laborers as a team

• Be able to understand and execute hand signals

Qualifications & Skills

✔ 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in excavation and sitework.

✔ Knowledge of grading, trenching, and utility installation.

✔ Ability to read and understand site plans, blueprints, and grades.

✔ Familiarity with lasers, transits, and GPS systems (preferred but not required).

✔ Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

Licenses & Certifications (Required/Preferred)

✅ Valid Driver’s License (Required)

✅ OSHA 10 Certification (Required) (We can help you obtain this!)

✅ Hoisting License (MA License Preferred, NH License a Plus)

✅ Medical Card (Preferred) (FU-SW can help facilitate this)

✅Hazwoper 40 (Preferred)

✅ CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Why Join Form-Up Sitework LLC?

We offer competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits Include:

✔ Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

✔ 401K with Company Matching

✔ Paid Holidays & PTO

✔ Overtime Opportunities

✔ On-the-Job Training & Career Advancement

✔ Family-Oriented & Team-Driven Culture

 

If you’re a skilled equipment operator looking to work with a top-tier sitework contractor, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

 

• Sitework and Excavation: 1 year (Preferred)

 

License/Certification:

 

• Hoisting License (Mandatory)

• Med Card (Mandatory)

• OSHA 10 (Mandatory)

 

Work Location: In person