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Gunter Construction Company
Heavy Equipment Operator
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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.
$55,427 / year median in Kansas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Heavy Equipment Operator Gunter Construction Company - 3.2 Kansas City, KS Job Details Full-time 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Construction site experience Ability to follow instructions Performing background checks Loader operation Full Job Description Heavy Equipment Operator Gunter Construction Company is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our civil construction team. We are looking for someone who is dependable, safety-minded, and skilled at operating heavy equipment and performing accurate grading work. Responsibilities Operate track hoes/excavators, loaders, dozers, compactors, blades, and curb machines Perform fine and finish grading with dirt, rock, and other materials Dig, cut, backfill, and compact to proper elevations Read blueprints, grade stakes, and cut/fill elevations Use GPS grading equipment when needed Remove concrete curbs, sidewalks, and pavement Work safely around utilities and other equipment Complete daily equipment inspections Keep equipment and work areas clean and safe Report equipment problems or maintenance needs Follow Foreman instructions and work as part of the crew Qualifications 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience Civil construction experience preferred Strong grading and equipment operating skills Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery. Ability to read blueprints and elevations GPS grading experience preferred Strong safety awareness Dependable and team-oriented Reliable transportation Must pass a background check and drug screening