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Rittmer Inc.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Pay: $14–$31/hr

Posted: 4 days ago

Location: DeWitt, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 20 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator - Experienced Rittmer Inc. is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator. We are looking for a job-ready operator with a minimum of 5 years of real heavy civil/construction equipment experience. This is not an entry-level position, and we are not looking to train someone from the ground up. What You Need to Be Proficient In Excavator Dozer Skid loader / compact track loader Grading and earthwork Reading grade and understanding elevations Working safely and efficiently around other equipment and crews Daily equipment inspections and basic equipment care GPS / machine control experience is a strong bonus. What We're Looking For You should be able to show up to a jobsite, get in the machine, understand the work being performed, and produce without needing to be taught how to operate. Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operating experience required. Warehouse, forklift, farm, or occasional equipment experience does not meet the experience requirement for this position. We are looking specifically for someone with substantial construction/heavy civil operating experience.

We value operators who:

Take pride in their work Can finish grade and work accurately Take care of equipment Work well with the rest of the crew Show up reliably and ready to work Understand production and know how to keep a job moving

Experience Heavy Equipment Operation:

5+ years required GPS /

Machine Control:

Preferred Job Type:

Full-time If you're an experienced operator who can step into an excavator, dozer, or skid loader and go to work, we'd like to hear from you. Rittmer Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Related keywords:

heavy equipment operator, equipment operator, construction

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Operating Equipment:

3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person