Operator

• Equipment Operation
• Operate heavy construction equipment including excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, wheel loaders, compactors, graders, articulated haul trucks, and other equipment as assigned. Perform excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, loading, material placement, site preparation, demolition, and utility installation support activities. Operate equipment in accordance with project plans, specifications, grade stakes, survey controls, and supervisor direction. Maintain production goals while ensuring equipment is operated safely and efficiently. Perform fine grading and precision work when required to meet project tolerances and quality standards. Work around underground utilities, structures, existing facilities, and active construction operations while minimizing risk to personnel and property. Assist with lifting, rigging, and material handling activities when required.
• Operate heavy construction equipment including excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, wheel loaders, compactors, graders, articulated haul trucks, and other equipment as assigned.
• Perform excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, loading, material placement, site preparation, demolition, and utility installation support activities.
• Operate equipment in accordance with project plans, specifications, grade stakes, survey controls, and supervisor direction.
• Maintain production goals while ensuring equipment is operated safely and efficiently.
• Perform fine grading and precision work when required to meet project tolerances and quality standards.
• Work around underground utilities, structures, existing facilities, and active construction operations while minimizing risk to personnel and property.
• Assist with lifting, rigging, and material handling activities when required.
• Maintenance and Care
• Conduct thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections of assigned equipment. Perform routine preventative maintenance including lubrication, fluid checks, cleaning, and minor adjustments. Identify, document, and report equipment defects, damage, malfunctions, or maintenance needs promptly. Maintain equipment cleanliness and organization to promote safe and efficient operation. Monitor equipment performance and notify supervisors of any issues impacting productivity or safety. Assist mechanics and maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and repairs when appropriate.
• Conduct thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections of assigned equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance including lubrication, fluid checks, cleaning, and minor adjustments.
• Identify, document, and report equipment defects, damage, malfunctions, or maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and organization to promote safe and efficient operation.
• Monitor equipment performance and notify supervisors of any issues impacting productivity or safety.
• Assist mechanics and maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and repairs when appropriate.
• Safety and Compliance
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and site-specific safety requirements. Participate actively in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses. Identify and report unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, near misses, and potential hazards. Maintain situational awareness while operating equipment around personnel, traffic, utilities, and active work zones. Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure equipment safety devices are functioning properly. Support excavation safety, trench protection, utility damage prevention, traffic control, and other project-specific safety initiatives.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Participate actively in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, near misses, and potential hazards.
• Maintain situational awareness while operating equipment around personnel, traffic, utilities, and active work zones.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure equipment safety devices are functioning properly.
• Support excavation safety, trench protection, utility damage prevention, traffic control, and other project-specific safety initiatives.
• Project Execution and Team Support
• Work closely with Foremen, Superintendents, Survey Personnel, and Laborers to complete daily work assignments. Interpret grade stakes, layout information, utility markings, and project plans as needed to execute work accurately. Assist crews with site preparation, utility installation, concrete work, earthwork, and other construction activities when equipment operation is not required. Communicate equipment needs, site conditions, and production concerns to field leadership. Maintain awareness of project schedules and production goals to support efficient project delivery. Participate in daily planning meetings, safety briefings, and work coordination activities.
• Work closely with Foremen, Superintendents, Survey Personnel, and Laborers to complete daily work assignments.
• Interpret grade stakes, layout information, utility markings, and project plans as needed to execute work accurately.
• Assist crews with site preparation, utility installation, concrete work, earthwork, and other construction activities when equipment operation is not required.
• Communicate equipment needs, site conditions, and production concerns to field leadership.
• Maintain awareness of project schedules and production goals to support efficient project delivery.
• Participate in daily planning meetings, safety briefings, and work coordination activities.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5–7 years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Proficiency in operating skid steers, bulldozers, and excavators.
• Knowledge of construction site safety practices and OSHA standards.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• RNGD Values Alignment Exemplifies RNGD’s core values:
• Exemplifies RNGD’s core values:
• Renegade Mentality Sweep Floors Build Together Honor Promises
• Renegade Mentality Sweep Floors Build Together Honor Promises
• Renegade Mentality
• Sweep Floors
• Build Together
• Honor Promises
• Operational Excellence
• Demonstrates mastery in operating heavy machinery safely, efficiently, and with precision. Adjusts techniques to varying soil, terrain, and weather conditions to ensure quality outcomes. Maintains steady productivity while prioritizing control, accuracy, and site safety.
• Demonstrates mastery in operating heavy machinery safely, efficiently, and with precision.
• Adjusts techniques to varying soil, terrain, and weather conditions to ensure quality outcomes.
• Maintains steady productivity while prioritizing control, accuracy, and site safety.
• Safety Focused
• Consistently adheres to OSHA standards, company safety protocols, and job-specific safety plans. Identifies hazards quickly and takes proactive steps to correct or report unsafe conditions. Uses required PPE correctly and encourages a culture of safety across the jobsite.
• Consistently adheres to OSHA standards, company safety protocols, and job-specific safety plans.
• Identifies hazards quickly and takes proactive steps to correct or report unsafe conditions.
• Uses required PPE correctly and encourages a culture of safety across the jobsite.
• Equipment Care and Mechanical Awareness
• Performs routine inspections and identifies mechanical issues before they escalate. Demonstrates understanding of equipment capabilities, limitations, and maintenance needs. Communicates equipment concerns promptly to minimize downtime and protect assets.
• Performs routine inspections and identifies mechanical issues before they escalate.
• Demonstrates understanding of equipment capabilities, limitations, and maintenance needs.
• Communicates equipment concerns promptly to minimize downtime and protect assets.
• Communication and Team Collaboration
• Maintains clear, timely, and professional communication with supervisors and crew members. Follows directions accurately and asks clarifying questions to ensure alignment on tasks. Supports team operations by coordinating movements, signaling when needed, and anticipating workflow needs.
• Maintains clear, timely, and professional communication with supervisors and crew members.
• Follows directions accurately and asks clarifying questions to ensure alignment on tasks.
• Supports team operations by coordinating movements, signaling when needed, and anticipating workflow needs.
• Adaptability and Problem Solving
• Responds effectively to changing site conditions, shifting priorities, and unexpected challenges. Troubleshoots minor issues independently and escalates larger concerns appropriately. Demonstrates initiative by anticipating work needs and seeking solutions rather than waiting for direction.
• Responds effectively to changing site conditions, shifting priorities, and unexpected challenges.
• Troubleshoots minor issues independently and escalates larger concerns appropriately.
• Demonstrates initiative by anticipating work needs and seeking solutions rather than waiting for direction.

• RNGD Values Alignment Exemplifies RNGD’s core values: Renegade Mentality
• Exemplifies RNGD’s core values: Renegade Mentality
• Renegade Mentality

• Sweep Floors
• Build Together
• Honor Promises
• Technical Execution Understands and performs surface preparation to required standards.
• Understands and performs surface preparation to required standards.
• Applies coatings with consistency and attention to detail. Operates forklifts and material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Applies coatings with consistency and attention to detail.
• Operates forklifts and material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Team Oriented Works collaboratively with shop personnel, welders, and supervisors.
• Works collaboratively with shop personnel, welders, and supervisors.
• Communicates clearly to support workflow and production schedules. Contributes to a positive and productive shop environment.
• Communicates clearly to support workflow and production schedules.
• Contributes to a positive and productive shop environment.
• Attention to Detail Ensures surfaces are properly prepared prior to coating application.
• Ensures surfaces are properly prepared prior to coating application.
• Maintains high standards for coating quality and consistency. Identifies and corrects issues early to reduce rework.
• Maintains high standards for coating quality and consistency.
• Identifies and corrects issues early to reduce rework.
• Problem Solving Recognizes surface preparation or coating issues and addresses them proactively.
• Recognizes surface preparation or coating issues and addresses them proactively.
• Supports solutions that maintain production efficiency and quality. Adapts effectively to changing priorities and shop demands.
• Supports solutions that maintain production efficiency and quality.
• Adapts effectively to changing priorities and shop demands.
• Safety Mindset Adheres to company and industry safety standards at all times.
• Adheres to company and industry safety standards at all times.
• Promotes safe material handling and equipment operation. Maintains a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace
• Promotes safe material handling and equipment operation.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace

RNGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.