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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.
$56,777 / year median in the U.S.
+12% projected growth
Job Description
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
$28-$36/hr |DATA CENTER & COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
| If you've got experience on a dozer or excavator and know how to cut grade, build pads, and move dirt, we've got work. Join a crew working on data centers, commercial developments, condos, and large earthmoving projects .WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Run dozers and excavators on commercial job sites Build pads for condos, strip malls, and mixed-use developments Perform grading, earthmoving, and compaction work Load trucks and move material efficiently Use skid steers when needed for cleanup and site work Follow grade plans and GPS systems to hit specsWHAT YOU NEED
Experience operating dozers and excavators GPS experience (Trimble or Topcon preferred) Strong grading and pad-building experience Ability to produce clean, quality work Reliable and safety-focusedBONUS SKILLS
Experience loading trucks efficiently Leadership experience Civil construction or earthmoving experienceWHY THIS JOB
$28-$36/hr depending on experience Steady commercial and data center projects Long-term work with a solid pipeline of jobs Work with a crew that values experienced operators Fast hiring process Apply now — expect a call or text from Kason to get started. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glenwood, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Glenwood,IA.