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