Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Alliance Construction, an industry leader in excavation, underground utilities, and earthwork services.You are a skilled heavy equipment operator with leadership qualities, and you want to run productive, safe jobs with a company that rewards performance and plans for the long term?What’s in It for You?Competitive hourly pay from $28 - $40 per hour w/benefits & DOEBonus opportunities available for operators based on performance, productivity, and job successFull-time, year-round employmentWeekly pay, paid holiday, and PTOHealth, Vision Dental (50%-90% company paid)Life Insurance paid by the employer401(k) with company matching 3.5%Short-term and long-term disability insuranceEAP program (Employee Assistant Program)We have local work and some travel crews; per diem is provided when travelingWhy You’ll Love It HereA growing excavation and underground utility contractor with long-term career stabilityLeadership that understands underground pipe work, production excavation, and efficient gradingA wide range of projects, including water main, sewer, storm pipe, mass excavation, grading, demolition, and site developmentStrong emphasis on safety, quality workmanship, and doing underground utility work the right wayA team environment where experienced operators are trusted to make decisions and lead by exampleYour New RoleSupport and manage daily job site operations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and surrounding areasPerform underground utility and pipe installation, including water, sewer, and storm systemsRead and interpret blueprints, site plans, utility layouts, and grade stakesStrip sites, excavate trenches, dig footings, backfill, grade, and place topsoilOperate heavy equipment, including excavators, dozers, motor graders, wheel loaders, skid loaders, side dumps and/or dump trucksMaintain production standards while protecting underground utilities and existing infrastructureFocus on job site safety, trench safety, and quality underground utility installationIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, production, and workflow throughout the dayHiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.3 or more years of heavy equipment operator experienceLeadership experience and a Crew leader or foremanProven experience with underground utilities and pipe work, including water, sewer, and storm systems, is helpfulHands-on experience operating excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, and skid steersAbility to read and understand blueprints, utility plans, and grading plansValid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving recordGreat communication skillsCDL is helpful but not requiredCommitment to safety, production excavation, underground utility quality, and teamworkAlliance Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #yellow

Created: 2026-03-02