Equipment Operator – Industrial Construction

About Freedom Industries
Freedom Industries is a trusted MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) service provider, proudly serving a wide range of industries, including Life Sciences, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Semiconductor, and Food/Beverage. Since our founding in 2004, we have remained committed to delivering exceptional industrial maintenance and construction services. Our core mission is simple yet powerful: “Our purpose is to honor God by building a great future for our Freedom family through relationship-driven industrial construction and maintenance.”

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are passionate about fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and growth. We believe in putting ‘the right person in the right seat’ and are actively seeking new owners who share our values and vision for the future. Don’t just work for Freedom – work to build your future!

Employee owners at Freedom enjoy competitive pay, PTO, paid Holidays, and exceptional benefit options.
Freedom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To maintain a safe and productive workplace, and as a condition of employment, all candidates selected for hire are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Freedom participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All new hires must provide valid documentation to establish identity and work authorization in the United States.

Position Summary
The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating construction equipment in support of industrial construction projects. This role includes operating a mini excavator, forklift, telehandler (lull), and/or skid steer loader, to move materials, excavate, place equipment, and support crews while maintaining a strong focus on safety, productivity, and quality.

Skills and Abilities
• Proficient operation of mini excavators, forklifts, telehandlers, and skid steer loaders
• Strong understanding of industrial construction site safety
• Ability to work safely around active crews, utilities, and structures
• Ability to understand hand signals and verbal directions
• Basic mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment

Experience/Education/Other
• Experience operating construction equipment – 2+ years preferred
• Equipment operation certification or equivalent a plus
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 training preferred

Essential Functions
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company considers the functions listed here as essential to performance of the job duties.
• Operate heavy and light construction equipment including:
• Mini excavator
• Forklift
• Telehandler (lull lift)
• Skid Steer Loader
• Perform excavation, trenching, backfilling, grading, and material placement as directed
• Safely load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment
• Work closely with ground crews, foremen, and superintendents to support daily production goals
• Read and interpret basic site plans, grades, and layout markings
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and complete required checklists
• Identify maintenance needs and report mechanical issues immediately
• Maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, utilities, and site hazards
• Follow all OSHA, company safety policies, and site-specific requirements
• Keep work areas orderly and free of safety hazards
• Assist with general labor tasks when equipment operation is not required
• Exposure to noise, dust, uneven terrain, and varying weather conditions
• Requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, and operation of heavy equipment for extended periods