Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
WP
Western Pipe
Wheel Loader Operator
Career Insights for Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Alabama data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$53,735 / year median in Alabama
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Western Pipe Service is looking for a Large Wheel loader operator, must have experience operating at least WA380, L120,988 or 644 or larger. WPS will train to handle our material. Shift is 8-10 hours, Monday-Friday. Weekend work is required when needed. Pay is based on experience.
THIS IS NOT A FORKLIFT!
Responsibilities:
- Load/unload trucks and rail cars
- Load/Unload pipe shop
- Transport materials to and from job sites.
- Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean work area.
Requirements:
- Previous experience operating heavy equipment, specifically loaders and other mentioned equipment above. This is not equivalent to forklift experience!
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
- Must have organizational skills
- Pass drug test
- Physical stamina to withstand long hours of operating heavy machinery.
- Valid driver's license .
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00- $27.