Heavy Equipment Operator

Who We Are: Thomas Carroll LLC is a leading name in civil construction across Mississippi and Alabama States. Known for our precision, reliability, and commitment to excellence, we provide high-quality solutions across various infrastructure projects. Our team is driven by experience, but powered by innovation and dedicated to delivering high-quality projects. We are seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team.

Job Overview: The Heavy Equipment Operator will be operating various types of heavy machinery to assist in construction and maintenance of projects. This role demands expertise in operating equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, motor grader and other site-specific machinery, alongside focusing on efficiency and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

● Operate heavy equipment including excavators , dozers ,loaders, motor grader to follow through with construction task like site preparation, grading & excavation
● Assist in road building, land clearing, storm drainage, water & sewer utilities

● Perform routine pre-operational inspections and basic maintenance on equipment to ensure safety and functionality
● Follow project plans, grade stakes, and supervisor instructions with attention to accuracy
● Communicate with supervisors and other team members to organize and manage work activities to ensure everything gets done on a project timeline
● Maintain jobsite safety standards and communicate hazards or issues to leadership
● Report any mechanical issues with equipment
● Adapt to a variety of jobsite environments and tasks as needed

Requirements

● Proven prior experience ( minimum 5 years) operating heavy construction equipment

● Ability to read and interpret construction plans & blueprints

● Experience with GPS machine control

● Excavator experience laying pipe is a plus
● Finish grading with dozer is a plus
● Experience with GPS machine control is a plus
● Willingness to learn and be trained in company-specific operational standards
● Strong work ethic and reliability, excellent communication and troubleshooting skills
● Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a crew
● Good physical condition and stamina for outdoor, labor-intensive work
● Valid driverʼs license

Benefits

● Weekly Pay Cycle
● Overtime Potential
● Health Insurance
● 401 K
● Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays)
● Safety Equipment Provided (Hardhats, safety equipment)
● Career Development Opportunities – Learn directly from industry veterans
● Tech Package available for select roles

Schedule:

• Full-Time
  Monday to Friday (Every other Saturday or as needed based on project demand)
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour