Foreman – Equipment Operator – Underground

Recruiting Partner: Ben Bivins

Davidson, North Carolina | Construction | Not Remote | $58,000 to $70,000 | Job ID: 169028

Job Summary

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About the Role

We’re seeking a hands-on Equipment Operator & Crew Leader to lead daily field operations for hardscape and underground utility projects. This role combines heavy equipment operation with crew leadership to ensure jobs are completed safely, on time, and to quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Operate excavators, skid steers, trenchers, loaders, and related equipment
  • Lead and direct a small field crew and manage daily jobsite activities
  • Read plans, coordinate materials and equipment, and maintain production schedules
  • Ensure equipment upkeep and strict adherence to safety and OSHA standards
  • Communicate with project managers, clients, and inspectors as needed

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of heavy equipment experience in sitework, utilities, or hardscape
  • Proven crew leadership and jobsite management skills
  • Ability to read plans and understand grading and underground utilities
  • CDL or towing experience preferred
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and safety mindset

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Company truck (qualified candidates), paid time off, and benefits
  • Long-term growth opportunities

 

JOB ID: 169028

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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