Heavy Equipment Operator (Contract)
On-site · Conover, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Heavy Equipment Operator for contract-based above-ground pool installations. You will install above-ground pools across a defined radius, leveraging experience in grading or pool installations. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, ownership of a full-size towing-capable vehicle and key equipment (skid steer/Bobcat/front loader and a transit or laser level), and a valid driver’s license with liability insurance. You must bring or secure a reliable, full-time helper and be prepared to travel up to a 200-mile radius to complete 20–30 pool installations per month. The position includes a 3-day on-the-job training program, a structured pay package with bonuses (e.g., $500 Sign-On, $500 per every 5 pools beyond the first 25, and $1,000 extra per week for completing 5 installs in a week), Daily Pay after each installation, and a nationwide pool-installation focus with a longstanding company in the industry. The job emphasizes consistent, high-volume work and a schedule built around completed installations with no provided tools by the company. Apply via the company site for immediate start. The stated location is Conover, Ohio, USA.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of proven experience installing above-ground pools OR significant experience in precision grading and residential dirt work
- Must have at least one reliable, full-time helper
- Access to a full-size work vehicle capable of towing, a residential-sized skid steer/Bobcat/front loader, and a transit or laser level (ownership required)
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and $1,000,000 general liability insurance policy (or ability to obtain one)
- Willingness to cover up to a 200-mile installation radius to complete 20–30 pools per month
- Completion of a 3-day on-the-job training program with a current installer
- Contractor position with ability to start immediately
- Availability for high-volume installations and consistent workflow
- Ability to meet tool/equipment requirements without company-provided tools
- Reliability and ability to manage expectations on installation timelines
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