Heavy Equipment Field Technician

At TIGRIS Aquatic Services, we believe that healthy waters lead to thriving communities. We’re seeking driven Heavy Equipment Field Technician to join our growing team of outdoor enthusiasts working together to provide essential top-tier surface water management solutions across the US.

We provide lake and pond management services, wetland restoration, and stormwater solutions to private homeowners, lake associations, golf courses, governmental entities, and many more. Your role will be pivotal in connecting our innovative solutions with clients who value sustainability and excellence. If you’re ready to make a positive impact on our most precious natural resource alongside a driven team of likeminded individuals, we want to hear from you!

The Heavy Equipment Field Technician is responsible for operating heavy machinery to dig, move, load or grade earth, materials or debris. Duties include transporting machinery and material as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy machinery such as excavators, skid steers, bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, graders, cranes, and dump trucks
• Maneuver equipment to mulch, dig, move, load, or grade earth, materials, or debris according to project specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, grade stakes, and site plans to guide excavation, grading, or leveling work
• Work closely with branch leadership and team members to ensure project stays on schedule
• Transport materials (dirt, gravel, asphalt, etc.) between locations on site
• Adjust work based on daily site conditions, weather, and supervisor instructions
• Complete daily equipment/production reports
• Track material quantities moved or placed
• Communicate progress or delays to supervisors
• Conduct pre-operation inspections (fluid levels, tires/tracks, hydraulics, brakes) and post-operation checks
• Use spotters and signal persons when operating in tight or high-traffic areas
• Maintain awareness of underground utilities, overhead lines, and other job-site hazards
• Communicate effectively with clients and deliver excellent customer service
• Maintain accurate records of treatments and services performed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Class A CDL
• Strong work ethic with a passion for working outdoors
• Good math and science skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and carry a 40-lb. backpack sprayer throughout the day on uneven terrain
• Comfortable working around water bodies in variable weather conditions
• Must have an excellent driving record
• Ability to pass a drug screening (Drug-Free Workplace)

TIGRIS Aquatic Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of

actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,

age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and

lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation,

marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic

information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws

and ordinances.