Heavy Equipment Operator

Build Oklahoma's roads with one of the area's leading heavy civil contractors!

Tri-Star Construction is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators who take pride in safe, quality work. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating modern heavy equipment, and being part of a high-performing team, we'd like to hear from you.

NOW OFFERING A SIGN-ON BONUS!

PAY: Starting at $22+ / hour, with higher starting pay based on experience, qualifications, and equipment proficiency.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Sign-on bonus based on experience and qualifications
• Competitive pay
• Weekly pay
• Safety pay
• Employee referral bonus
• Annual safety boot voucher
• Paid vacation
• Overtime
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical (3 options)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D
  • Legal
  • Short Term Disability
  • Critical Illness
  • Accident
  • 401k with match
  • Flexible Spending Account

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Safely operate heavy equipment on heavy civil road construction projects
• Work closely with Superintendents, Foremen, and crew members to complete projects safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards
• Follow grade and GPS guidance when applicable
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns
• Follow all Company and OSHA safety requirements
• Assist with additional duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT YOU MAY OPERATE

Depending on your experience and skill level, equipment may include:

• Excavators
• Dozers
• Front End Loaders
• Skid Steers
• Motor Graders
• Asphalt Pavers
• Milling Machines
• Rollers and Compactors
• Other heavy construction equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of heavy equipment operating experience in road construction preferred
• Experience reading grade stakes and using GPS machine control
• Ability to safely operate construction equipment and hand tools
• Reliable attendance and dependable transportation
• Oklahoma Drivers License highly preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
• High school diploma or GED
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Sitting, climbing, bending, twisting, standing, crouching, and repetitive wrist and foot pedal motions
• Overtime required as needed
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required

WHY TRI-STAR CONSTRUCTION?

At Tri-Star Construction, safety comes first. We believe in building exceptional projects by investing in exceptional people, providing our employees opportunities to grow their skills and advance their careers. We value professionalism, quality, integrity, dependability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Tri-Star Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. This position is designated as safety-sensitive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.