Heavy Equipment Operators
4 days ago
LOCATION: Tulsa, Oklahoma
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 8-12 Month Project | Large-Scale
CONTEXT: We are seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to support the construction of a 40-acre substation pad in Tulsa, OK. This is a high-production dirt and civil project requiring operators who are experienced, safety-focused, and comfortable running multiple types of heavy machinery in a fast-paced environment.
Operators will handle mass excavation, trenching, grading, backfilling, and all earthwork activities necessary for substation pad development. GPS machine-control experience is strongly preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Equipment Operation
- Operate dozers, excavators, blades (motor graders), scrapers, loaders, and additional earthmoving equipment for mass grading and site development.
- Perform cut/fill operations, trenching, finish grading, and compaction support.
- Utilize GPS machine-control systems to achieve accurate grades and maintain production targets.
- Conduct basic equipment inspections; ensure machinery is maintained and operated safely.
- Follow grade stakes, construction plans, and GPS guidance for accurate scope execution.
- Assist with drainage installation, utility trenching, and all phases of pad construction.
- Collaborate with the crew to meet project timelines and quality standards.
- Maintain a safe jobsite and follow all company and AEP site-specific safety procedures.
- Participate in daily safety meetings and hazard assessments.
- Report unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or near-miss incidents immediately.
- Work closely with the Site Superintendent, foremen, surveyors, and fellow operators.
- Communicate equipment or site concerns promptly to leadership.
- Support production goals by operating efficiently, accurately, and reliably.
- 3-5 years of heavy equipment operating experience (dirt work, site development, or civil construction).
- Proficiency operating dozers, excavators, motor graders (blades), scrapers, additional earthmoving equipment as needed.
- Experience on large civil, industrial, or utility infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of grades, slopes, earthmoving processes, and jobsite safety.
- Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
- GPS machine-control experience (Trimble, Topcon, or comparable systems).
- Experience on substation, power, industrial, or energy-sector civil projects.
- High-level proficiency across multiple machine types.
- OSHA certifications or equipment-related credentials.
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