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Trillium Staffing

Heavy Equipment Operator - Per Diem Offered

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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.

$51,943 / year median in Louisiana

+6% projected growth

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▶ Apply Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Per Diem Offered Benton, Louisiana
  • Posted on September 2, 2026 Published By Shannon Conquest Trillium Construction is seeking experienced Equipment Operators for a new data center construction project in Benton, LA.
We are looking for dependable operators with 3-5 years of experience operating heavy construction equipment in a commercial construction environment. Operators will be safely operating, loaders, forklifts, skid steers, and similar equipment.
Pay & Schedule:
  • Monday through Saturday
  • 10-hour shifts: 7:00 AM
  • 5:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
  • Approximately 50 hours per week
  • $36.00/hour
  • $120/day worked up to 5 days, 7-days paid if 6 days are worked.
  • Long-term project opportunity This is a great opportunity for experienced operators looking for steady hours, competitive pay, and the chance to work on a major new data center construction project.
Apply now!
Requirements:
  • Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience
  • Experience operating multiple types of equipment, including excavators, loaders, and skid steers
  • Ability to provide proof of NCCER or other industry-recognized equipment training certification.
  • OSHA-10
  • Experience supporting commercial construction.
  • Ability to travel and work extended hours Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years.
Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By applying to this job, I agree to receive electronic communications including SMS text and email regarding future opportunities, referral bonus incentives, and other promotions from Trillium. You may opt out at any time from future communications by responding STOP to any electronic communication. You may view our full privacy policy at https://trilliumstaffing.com/jobs/privacy/ . Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company. If you have any questions about this position Click Here . Please call us at 440-701-6640 for more information. Want to apply for Heavy Equipment Operator
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