🚜 Build Shoreline Excellence as a Heavy Equipment Operator with Lancaster's Custom Dock & Lift Systems, Inc.!

Position Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Company Name: Lancaster's Custom Dock & Lift Systems, Inc.
Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour (based on experience)
Industry: Marine / Dock & Shoreline Construction (Residential, Commercial)
Location: Troutman, NC

Job Overview
Lancaster's Custom Dock & Lift Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled and safety-minded Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Troutman, North Carolina. In this role, you will operate heavy machinery-including cranes, excavators, backhoes, and barges-on water-based projects across Lake Norman. From dock tear-outs and dredging to shoreline stabilization and new dock construction, this position offers the opportunity to be hands-on with some of the area's most impressive waterfront builds.

If you're experienced in heavy equipment operation, confident on the water, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced outdoor environment, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are
For more than 39 years, Lancaster's Custom Dock & Lift Systems, Inc. has been a trusted name in luxury dock and lift construction. Serving residential and commercial clients across Lake Norman and surrounding communities, we specialize in custom docks, lifts, dredging, shoreline stabilization, and automatic boat cover systems. Our reputation is built on precision, craftsmanship, and integrity. At Lancaster's, we foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and professional growth-while making a lasting impact on North Carolina's most beautiful waterfront properties.

Learn more at www.lancasterdock.com.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy machinery for dredging, shoreline stabilization, rip rap, and hardscape projects
• Perform dock tear-outs and assist with new dock construction
• Operate and maintain dredging equipment to improve lakefront access
• Assist with crane and barge operations as needed
• Remove fallen trees and natural debris from job sites
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks
• Support team members across a variety of construction and site tasks
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional jobsite at all times

Qualifications

• Boating experience is REQUIRED
• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• Proven experience operating heavy equipment in construction or marine environments
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must be punctual, dependable, and committed to a safety-first workplace
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working outdoors in seasonal weather and physically demanding conditions
• Ability to perform daily equipment checks and basic maintenance

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
• Bi-weekly pay cycle
• Safety equipment provided
• Long-term career growth opportunities within a stable, respected company

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday, with occasional Saturday work and overtime depending on project needs and weather

Work Location

• Based in Troutman, NC, serving job sites within a 50-mile radius, including Mooresville, Statesville, Huntersville, Cornelius, Sherrills Ford, and Denver, NC

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Compliance Statement

A background check and drug screening may be required as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace with pre-employment and random substance testing.

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