Heavy Equipment Operator (Foundations)

Location: Rogers, MN, United States; onsite construction project work with travel as needed

Company

hirify.global is a specialty contractor providing foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured-in-place pipelining, and waste disposal.

What you will do

• Operate heavy equipment including graders, bulldozers, scrapers, pumps, excavators, tractors, and front-end loaders.
• Excavate, move, and grade earth and support foundation, site, highway, and concrete construction work.
• Perform equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic repair support; report defects and required repairs.
• Follow company, OSHA, orientation, and training procedures, escalating safety and operational issues to project supervisors.
• Identify underground and overhead utilities and coordinate trenching protection requirements before excavation.
• Communicate project-impacting actions and conditions to foremen, superintendents, safety leadership, vendors, and other associates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6–12 months of construction equipment operating experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles, construction hazards, safety precautions, and practical mathematical concepts.
• OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR are required.
• Ability to read and understand grade stakes or site plans and follow and communicate written and oral instructions.
• Must be at least 18 years old and affiliated with, or willing to join, the union.
• Must be able to work 8–12-hour shifts Monday through Friday, occasional weekends, evenings, and variable work hours.

Culture & Benefits

• Union-scaled position with hourly rates and benefits varying by collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, skills, experience, and local requirements.
• Benefits for union craft workers include a 401(k) and Employee Assistance Program.
• Work involves construction sites, machinery, loud noise, variable terrain, and changing weather conditions.
• Physical work includes lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and extended periods of exertion, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and operating equipment.
• Safety-focused work environment with structured training and emphasis on returning home safely.