Outdoor Escapes & Design (OED) (Hiring through Construction Employment Services)
Location: Murray, UT (Salt Lake Valley Area)
Job Type: Full-Time
Overview:
Outdoor Escapes & Design (OED), a premier leader in custom landscape and outdoor living environments, is seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator to join our field team.
This role is focused on the precision operation of essential earth-moving equipment for high-end landscape and construction projects. A strong preference will be given to candidates who also possess a Class A CDL and verifiable hauling experience.
Key Responsibilities:
I. Core Equipment Operation
- Expertly operate a variety of landscape and construction equipment, including mini-excavators, skid steers, track loaders, and dozers.
- Execute tasks such as rough grading, finish grading, excavation, trenching, and backfilling with precision and efficiency to meet design specifications.
- Perform routine daily inspections and maintenance checks on all assigned equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Maintain a high standard of quality and safety while keeping pace with demanding production schedules.
II. CDL Specialist Preference (Highly Desired)
- Candidates who possess an Active Class A CDL and experience are highly valued as they may be required to:
Load, secure, and transport machinery (lowboy/equipment trailer).
Haul and dump bulk materials (dirt, aggregates, mulch, etc.) using Class A dump trucks.
Coordinate equipment and material logistics as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of verifiable experience operating heavy equipment (Skid Steer and Excavator experience is essential).
Proven ability to perform finish grading and operate with high precision in a residential/commercial landscape environment.
Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices for equipment operation.
Must be able to work full-time, including early starts and occasional overtime as required by construction deadlines.
Highly Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Class A CDL with a clean driving record (Current health endorsement/Medical Card required).
- Minimum of 4 years of verifiable experience hauling/dumping with a Class A CDL truck and lowboy/equipment trailer.
- Proven knowledge of legal load securement methods and all applicable DOT safety regulations.