Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Specifications

Nature and Scope

Company Environment: Since 1895, Landwehr Construction has built a reputation for outstanding customer service and commitment to excellence. As a turn-key site contractor, we provide comprehensive site solutions including crane & rigging, demolition, environmental remediation, highway heavy, machinery moving, renewable energy, site work & utilities, and wetland specialty. With locations in St. Cloud, MN, and Sioux Falls, SD, our expansive fleet empowers us to tackle any project, regardless of scale or complexity.

Job Environment: This position requires most of the time spent in the field. Travel may be required, at times overnight.

Relationships/Management: The position will interact with all levels of personnel within the company including union and non-union employees, executive leadership team, senior leadership team and other department managers and support personnel.

Essential Functions

• Operates heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site. Heavy equipment operation includes front end loader, dozer, motor grader, skid loader, backhoe/excavator, off road truck, scraper, roller and/or tractor to move material and equipment.


• Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it's in good working order.


• Monitoring loads/unloads during use.


• Communicate with crew using hand signals and 2-way radios.


• Travels to job sites as needed.


• Support the crew and perform additional tasks as need to ensure project success.

Skills/Qualifications

• Places safety as a top priority


• Must be a team player but work collaboratively with crew.


• Current OSHA 10 or 30 is a plus.


• CDL License is a plus.

Landwehr Construction is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.