About Rockport Commercial
Rockport Commercial is a premier construction firm specializing in commercial and multi-family excavation. We pride ourselves on a high-performance culture and a fleet of brand-new, top-tier equipment. We treat our machinery with extreme care and seek operators who share that same level of pride and technical excellence.
The Role
We are looking for a highly skilled, versatile Heavy Equipment Operator who thrives on variety and precision. This position requires someone who can seamlessly transition between multiple machines, lead with technical expertise in GPS and blueprint reading, and step in with manual labor when needed to keep the site moving.Note for Class 1 Drivers: We are specifically looking for an operator who can haul their own equipment. A higher wage scale is offered for candidates with a Class 1 license and lowbed experience.
Core Responsibilities
- Precision Operation: Expertly run a variety of equipment including Dozers, Excavators, Skid Steers, and Loaders.
- Technical Accuracy: Utilize GPS machine control and interpret blueprints to hit exact elevations independently.
- Equipment Hauling: (For Class 1 applicants) Load, secure, and haul equipment to and from job sites using a lowbed or end dump.
- Mechanical Ownership: Treat our brand-new equipment as your own. This includes mandatory daily greasing and cleaning to maintain our high standards.
- On-the-Spot Problem Solving: Use your mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment issues on-site to ensure zero downtime.
- Manual Labor: Be a team player—willing to assist with groundwork, hand-digging, and site maintenance when machine work is not required.
- Winter Response: Maintain availability at any hour for emergency snow removal and hauling during winter months.
- Reporting: Maintain professional communication and report directly to the Excavation Manager.
Requirements
- Proven experience in commercial excavation or site development.
- Experience with GPS systems (Significant Asset).
- Advanced ability to read and interpret site plans and elevations.
- Clean Driver’s Abstract and valid driver’s license.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and a "team-first" attitude.
- Reliable on-call availability for winter operations.
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Class 1 license?
Work Location: In person
