Heavy Equipment Operator

At Alpha Inc., we don’t just run equipment — we shape the land Hawaiʻi depends on.

We’re looking for elite Excavator and Loader Operators who treat iron like an extension of themselves. Operators who understand grade, production, safety, and teamwork — and who take pride in doing things right the first time.

If you’re the kind of operator who:

• Can read a set of plans and already see the finished product
• Respects the machine, the crew, and the schedule
• Shows up ready, dialed in, and accountable

Then you’ll fit right in here.

Born and built in Hawaiʻi, Alpha Inc. is a locally owned leader in heavy civil construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, concrete, drilling, and specialty services.

We don’t just build projects — we build trust, careers, and long-term impact for island communities.

Everything we do is anchored in our core values:

• Lead with Heart – Respect the crew. Protect the people. Do the right thing.
• Strength in Unity – One team, one plan, one standard.
• Alpha Mentality – Take ownership. Push for better. Never coast.

We’re not looking for operators who just want hours.
We’re looking for operators who want pride, consistency, and a future.

As a Heavy Equipment Operator at Alpha, you’ll be trusted to run major iron on meaningful projects across the Hawai'i Island.

You will:

• →Operate excavators and loaders for mass excavation, trenching, grading, and site development
• →Perform precision grading and material placement to spec — not “close enough”
• →Work on prevailing wage projects with professional crews and strong leadership
• →Use GPS systems (Trimble Earthworks preferred) to execute accurate, efficient cuts and fills
• →Conduct daily equipment inspections and operate machinery safely and responsibly
• →Coordinate closely with Foremen and crew to keep production moving
• →Read and interpret plans, grades, and stakes without hand-holding
• →Maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite

This is hands-on, production-driven work — and your skill directly impacts the success of the project.

We’re not training from zero. We’re leveling up professionals.

• Minimum 3+ years operating heavy equipment in civil or mass excavation environments
• Strong proficiency with excavators and/or loaders
• Solid understanding of grading, trenching, and site prep
• Ability to work safely, efficiently, and independently
• Strong communication and teamwork mindset

• Valid CDL with a clean driving record
• Experience on prevailing wage or public works projects
• GPS machine control experience (Trimble Earthworks a plus)

Because here, operators aren’t just hands on the controls — they’re craftsmen.

At Alpha Inc., you’ll work with:

• Crews who respect skill, safety, and production
• Foremen and leadership who know the work and back the field
• Prevailing wage projects that matter to Hawaiʻi’s infrastructure
• Well-maintained equipment and standards that don’t cut corners
• A company where values aren’t slogans — they’re lived on every jobsite

If you want to run iron with purpose, be trusted to do the job right, and be part of a team that builds with pride and integrity — you’ll feel at home at Alpha.

Employment at Alpha Inc. is contingent upon:

• Completion of standard pre-employment screening.
• Successful completion of a background check conducted after a conditional offer; any prior issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis consistent with Hawaiʻi and federal law.
• Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires) conducted in line with Hawaiʻi statutory requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

Alpha Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal or Hawaiʻi law, and we provide equal opportunity in all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training.

If you take pride in your seat time, respect the craft, and want to work for a company that actually values elite operators — Alpha Inc. is where you belong.