Heavy Equipment Operator

Join Our Team as a Heavy Equipment Operator - Self-Perform Concrete Construction

Dugan & Meyers is growing and looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support our self-perform concrete operations, with a focus on commercial and post-tension concrete projects. If you're an experienced operator who takes pride in precision, safety, and productivity, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Heavy Equipment Operator in our self-perform group, you'll operate a range of construction equipment-including excavators, dozers, forklifts, and skid steers-to support complex concrete projects. This includes tasks like site prep, excavation, forming and placing post-tension decks, slab prep, and material handling. When equipment is not in use, you may assist with Carpenter or Laborer duties as needed.

Your knowledge of concrete foundations, vertical structures, elevated decks, and forming systems will be key to the team's success on high-profile commercial builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment: excavators, dozers, backhoes, lulls, forklifts, skid steers, and loaders

• Support forming, placing, and finishing of cast-in-place and post-tension concrete

• Execute tasks such as site grading, backfilling, excavation, and material movement

• Assist with concrete pours and follow field layouts for elevation and alignment

• Perform equipment checks, maintenance, and daily inspections

• Support production goals while maintaining D&M safety standards

• Collaborate with field managers and crews to complete work accurately and efficiently

Qualifications

• 5+ years of equipment operation experience, preferably in concrete construction

• Experience working on commercial or post-tension concrete projects

• Strong knowledge of site layout, excavation, grading, and forming support

• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred

• Willingness to perform general craft work when equipment is not in use

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus

Benefits and Perks

• Employer-paid training and certification opportunities

• Long-term job stability with a growing, respected contractor

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with generous company match

• Paid time off, including your birthday off with pay

• Uncapped referral bonus program

• Company-paid life insurance and other supplemental benefits

Why Dugan & Meyers?

Since 1935, Dugan & Meyers has been a trusted name in construction. We are proud of our self-perform capabilities, particularly in concrete construction, and we're known for delivering quality work on complex projects across the region. Whether it's a high-rise commercial structure or a large-scale industrial foundation, we bring the right people and tools to get the job done right.

Dugan & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud participant in the Drug-Free Safety Program.

Ready to Build with Us?

Details

Employee Type

Full-Time Regular

Location

Columbus OH

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