Equipment Operator

Job Description

DPR Construction is looking for an Equipment Operator with at least 3 years of experience, to join our team in Charlotte, NC.

If you’re experienced running a skid steer, trackhoe, and other type of construction equipment; safety-focused, and enjoy working outdoors on construction sites, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment (ex. skid steer, loader, compactors, small trenching/etc.) to support Concrete Foundation and site work activities.
• Perform excavation for foundations, trenching, footing prep, backfill, and rough grading to meet plan requirements.
• Load, move, and place materials safely and efficiently (ex. aggregate, spoils, forms/material bundles, tools and supplies).
• Perform daily equipment inspections, basic maintenance checks, and follow all safety guidelines.
• Willingness and ability to perform hands-on labor outside of equipment operation to support carpentry/foundation crews.
• Step out of the equipment as needed to assist the crew, including supporting carpenters and foundation crews with general labor tasks (ex. site prep, layout support, material handling, cleanup, formwork support).
• Help maintain quality and schedule by working efficiently and accurately.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and other trades to ensure safe, smooth site operations.
• Work independently or as directed by the Foreman to meet project goals and production.

Required:

• 3+ years of experience operating an excavator and general construction equipment.
• Experience working around or supporting concrete foundation activities (excavation, footing/grade prep, backfill, compaction).
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety, including working around crews, trucks, and active pours/setting areas.
• Experience operating Trackhoes and Skid Steers.
• Prior commercial construction experience.

Preferred:

• OSHA 10 certification.
• Reading and understanding of blueprints and site plans, including foundation layouts, elevations, and basic grade requirements is a plus.

Work Environment:

• Ability to move heavy objects is often required to remove debris, handle materials, and support carpentry/foundation crews. (Up to 50LB)
• Ability to detect necessary equipment repairs by visually and/or audibly perceiving malfunctions.
• Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of control mechanisms.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.

The DPR family of companies offers comprehensive benefits programs for skilled craft and labor:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO.

Pay will be based on experience and capabilities.

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer:

DPR Construction celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.