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Heavy Equipment Operator
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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.
$58,475 / year median in Nebraska
+12% projected growth
Job Description
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
$28-$32/hr + WEEKLY PAY |YEAR-ROUND WORK
|OVERTIME AVAILABLE
If you've got experience on dozers, excavators, graders, scrapers, or other heavy equipment , we've got work. Join a crew working on large commercial projects with 40-60 hours per week , steady work through the winter, and plenty of overtime.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Run excavators, dozers, motor graders, tractor pans, scrapers, and track hoes Perform grading, excavation, trenching, and site prep work Build pads and perform fine grading Move material and support earthwork operations Complete daily equipment inspections Follow site plans and safety proceduresWHAT YOU NEED
3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience Experience on excavators, dozers, and graders GPS and civil site experience preferred Valid driver's license ( CDL is a plus ) Able to work outdoors in all weather conditionsBONUS SKILLS OSHA 10
(can be provided) Basic mechanical knowledge Experience running multiple types of equipmentWHY THIS JOB
$28-$32/hr depending on experience Weekly Pay 40-60 hours per week Overtime available Year-round work Steady commercial projects Fast hiring process Apply now — expect a call or text from Kason. Positions are filling fast. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Martell, NE. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Martell,NE.