Heavy Equipment Operator – Well Services

Heavy Equipment Operator – Well Services

Location: Canonsburg, PA
Schedule: Full-time + Overtime
Reports To: Field Supervisor / Well Services Foreman

Position Overview

Growing Seasons Landscaping (GSL) is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for our Well Services Division. This role requires hands-on experience operating excavators, skid steers, and dozers in oil & gas or heavy civil environments.

You’ll support pad construction, access roads, site restoration, and well site operations. Candidates must be safety-focused, reliable, and able to maintain grade accurately on active job sites.

This is not an entry-level role — finish grade experience is required.

What You’ll Do

• Operate excavators, skid steers, and dozers for:
  • Pad construction and maintenance
  • Trenching and backfilling
  • Roadway and access improvements
  • Site restoration and grading
• Perform finish grading and maintain precise elevations based on plans and field direction
• Work on active and reclaimed well sites following strict safety protocols
• Perform daily equipment inspections, greasing, and basic maintenance
• Communicate with foremen and crew to execute daily work plans
• Assist ground crew as needed to keep production moving
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant jobsite at all times

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years operating excavators, skid steers, and dozers
• Proven ability to hold grade and perform finish work (not just rough grading)
• Experience in oil & gas, utilities, heavy civil, or industrial construction
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety and hazard awareness
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check
• Reliable transportation and strong attendance
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Preferred Experience

• Experience with GPS machine control systems (Trimble, Topcon, Leica, etc.)
• Experience working on well pads or pipeline projects

Safety & OSHA Requirements

• Follow all OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1926 – Construction Standards) and company safety policies
• Participate in daily safety meetings (tailgate/toolbox talks)
• Maintain awareness of underground utilities, trench safety, and equipment hazards
• Proper use of PPE at all times (hard hat, steel-toe boots, high-visibility vest, gloves, eye protection)
• Ability to recognize and report unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb on/off equipment multiple times per day
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working around heavy equipment, uneven terrain, and active job sites

Why Join GSL – Well Services

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Overtime opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off + paid holidays
• Stable, year-round work
• Strong safety culture with clear expectations
• Growth opportunities within a specialized division

Apply Today

If you’re a skilled operator who can hold grade and run excavator, skid steer, and dozer confidently, apply today for steady, year-round work in well services with a company that takes safety seriously.

Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment motor vehicle record (MVR) check, criminal background check, and drug screening.