Excavator / Heavy Equipment Operator

NERI BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT LLC

Excavator / Heavy Equipment Operator

Plainville, CT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Neri Building & Development is seeking an experienced Excavator / Heavy Equipment Operator to join our construction team. We are looking for a skilled, dependable operator with experience performing residential and commercial site work who can safely and efficiently operate equipment while maintaining professional production standards.

    The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, understands grades and site plans, and is willing to work outside of the machine when necessary to help get the job done.

    Responsibilities

    Operate excavators, mini excavators, skid steers, loaders, and other construction equipment

    Perform site clearing and general excavation

    Excavate for foundations, footings, slabs, and building pads

    Perform rough and finish grading

    Install and excavate for drainage systems

    Trench for water, sewer, electrical, and other underground utilities

    Backfill foundations and utility trenches

    Prepare driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, patios, and other site improvements

    Load trucks and move materials efficiently around jobsites

    Perform demolition and material removal as required

    Establish and maintain proper grades and elevations

    Work safely around existing utilities, structures, employees, subcontractors, and occupied properties

    Perform daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance or repair needs

    Maintain clean and organized equipment and jobsites

    Assist with general construction, site work, and labor when equipment operation is not required

    Qualifications

    Previous professional excavator/heavy equipment operating experience required

    Strong excavator operating skills required

    Experience operating skid steers and loaders preferred

    Experience with residential and/or commercial site development

    Ability to perform both rough and finish grading

    Understanding of grades, elevations, drainage, and proper excavation practices

    Ability to read site plans and construction drawings

    Underground utility experience preferred

    Experience working around foundations and existing structures

    Ability to safely excavate in tight or confined jobsites

    Valid driver's license and dependable transportation

    CDL is a plus, but not required unless otherwise specified

    Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, and able to work as part of a professional construction team

    What We're Looking For

    We are looking for an operator who understands site work—not simply someone who can run a machine.

    The right candidate should be able to look at a project, understand what needs to be accomplished, maintain proper grades, work efficiently, protect the equipment, and produce professional results without requiring constant supervision.

    We value employees who take ownership of their work, maintain equipment properly, communicate with the project team, and are willing to help wherever needed to keep a project moving.

    Position

    Job Type: Full-Time Position: Excavator / Heavy Equipment Operator Experience Level: Experienced Company: Neri Building & Development

    Compensation: Competitive and based on experience.

    Neri Building & Development offers an opportunity to work on a variety of residential, commercial, excavation, concrete, and development projects. We are looking for experienced operators who want steady work, responsibility, and an opportunity to grow with the company.