Heavy Equipment Operator
Canton
Heavy Equipment Operator
Full Time • Canton
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Heavy Equipment Operator (Waterfront Construction) – Top Pay + No Weekends
📍 Greater Canton, OH Area
🚧 Full-Time | Monday–Friday
🚧 Full-Time | Monday–Friday
💰 $20 – $32 per hour (based on experience + performance)
⏱️ Overtime + Performance Bonuses
⏱️ Overtime + Performance Bonuses
🚨 Why This Job Stands Out
- 🚫 No weekends – consistent schedule
- 💰 Performance-based raises (not time-based)
- 🌊 Unique work (waterfront projects, not basic dirt work)
- 📈 Real growth path (Crew Lead / Foreman roles)
- 🔥 Tight crews that move fast and get work done right
Who We Are
Down to Earth Waterfront (D2E) builds high-end outdoor environments—docks, seawalls, bulkheads, patios, and full waterfront transformations.
👉 Our mindset:
We’re in the entertainment business… we just happen to build it.
We’re in the entertainment business… we just happen to build it.
We’re growing fast and looking for operators who take pride in their work and want to be part of a high-performance team.
What You’ll Do
- Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently:
- Excavators
- Skid steers
- Telehandlers
- Mini track loaders
- Excavators
- Assist with construction of:
- Docks, seawalls, and bulkheads
- Retaining walls and hardscapes
- Docks, seawalls, and bulkheads
- Load, move, and stage materials on active jobsites
- Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance on equipment
- Work with your crew to keep jobs moving efficiently and on schedule
- Maintain safety awareness—especially around water and uneven terrain
What We’re Looking For
✔ 1–3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience
✔ Ability to understand grades, elevations, and layout lines
✔ Strong work ethic – moves with purpose, not slow-paced
✔ Team player willing to jump in wherever needed
✔ Ability to understand grades, elevations, and layout lines
✔ Strong work ethic – moves with purpose, not slow-paced
✔ Team player willing to jump in wherever needed
Bonus (Not Required):
- Experience in waterfront or marine construction
- CDL
Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Drug-free workplace
- Clean background
💰 Pay Structure
We pay based on skill, efficiency, and production—not just seat time.
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$20–$24/hr → Entry-level operator (basic machine skills)
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$25–$28/hr → Solid operator (productive, reliable)
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$29–$32/hr → High-level operator (precise, efficient, jobsite impact)
📈 Fast Raises Available Based On:
- Accuracy and efficiency
- Ability to read grade and execute without rework
- Jobsite awareness and teamwork
- Production output
💡 Performance Bonuses Available
(High performers consistently earn more)
(High performers consistently earn more)
What You Get
- 💰 Competitive pay + overtime
- 🚫 No weekends
- 📈 Career advancement opportunities
- 🧠 Training in specialized waterfront construction
- 🤝 Strong team culture (no lazy crews, no micromanaging)
- 🎉 Company outings and team events
⚡ Who This Job Is Perfect For
- Operators tired of boring, repetitive dirt work
- People who want to learn a specialized, high-value skillset
- Workers who take pride in precision and efficiency
🚫 Who This Job Is NOT For
- Operators who just “move dirt” without thinking
- People who need constant direction
- Anyone who cuts corners or works slow
Apply Today
If you want steady work, strong pay, and projects you can actually be proud of, apply now.
Compensation: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour
About
Down to Earth Waterfront is a family-owned local business, serving residential and commercial property owners in the Canton, OH area since 2010. We offer complete design and engineering services to ensure every job is done right from beginning to end.
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