Heavy Equipment Operator – Stormwater Construction & Maintenance
Heavy Equipment Operator – Stormwater Construction & Maintenance
Build a Career That Makes an Impact
Stormwater Operations Specialists is hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our growing field operations team. If you're an experienced equipment operator who enjoys working outdoors, traveling, tackling new challenges, and making a visible impact on the environment, we'd love to meet you.
Our projects are located throughout Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, with our headquarters in Thomasville, NC.
Why Join Stormwater Operations Specialists?
- Starting pay of $24.00+ per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Guaranteed 80-hour biweekly paycheck with our unique 7-days-on / 7-days-off schedule
- Year-round employment
- Overtime opportunities during peak workload periods
- Company-paid hotel accommodations while traveling for projects
- Daily per diem while working away from home
- Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning after a 60-day probation period
- PTO that increases with tenure—up to 11 days annually after 10 years
- 7 days off for Thanksgiving
- 10–14 days off for Christmas
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided
- Company-provided uniforms after successfully completing the 60-day probationary period
- Performance-based bonuses and employee recognition
- Career advancement opportunities with a growing environmental services company
- A supportive team culture focused on safety, teamwork, and professional development
- Operate excavators, skid steers, hydraulic dredges, and other heavy equipment
- Perform excavation, grading, dredging, erosion repairs, and pipe installation
- Maintain and repair stormwater control measures
- Organize job sites and prepare materials, tools, and equipment
- Work closely with your team to complete projects safely, on time, and within budget
- Perform routine equipment inspections and assist with maintenance when needed
- 2+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, preferably in excavation, grading, landscaping, construction, or stormwater maintenance
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to safely drive a truck while towing a 16–24-foot trailer
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on uneven terrain
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to safety and producing high-quality work
About Stormwater Operations Specialists
Our mission is to protect waterways and improve water quality through expert stormwater management and maintenance. Our team of engineers, environmental scientists, and field professionals works together to provide innovative, high-quality stormwater solutions while maintaining the highest standards of environmental compliance. We invest in our employees and foster a workplace built on teamwork, integrity, and professional growth.
What You'll Do
Our work schedule runs Tuesday through Monday, followed by 7 consecutive days off.
What We're Looking For
Start Your Career With Us
If you're looking for more than just another equipment operator job—if you want competitive pay, a schedule that provides real work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a difference—we want to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the team at Stormwater Operations Specialists, where your skills help protect our communities and the environment every day.
