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Heavy Equipment Operator - GMT III

Greenville, SC · On-site

Amentum is seeking a 1st shift Heavy Equipment Operator - GMT III Building Maintenance Technician for our Building Maintenance team in Greenville, SC! * Typical hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4 ...

Amentum

Heavy Equipment Operator - GMT III

Greenville, SC · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Amentum is seeking a 1st shift Heavy Equipment Operator - GMT III Building Maintenance Technician for our Building Maintenance team in Greenville, SC! * Typical hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4 ...

padnos

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Holland, MI

$24.25 - $32/hr

Founded over a century ago, we've grown into a market leader and best-in-class innovator -- and we're still a family business, now in our fourth generation. Position Summary As a Heavy Equipment ...

padnos

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Livonia, MI · On-site

$24.25 - $32/hr

Founded over a century ago, we've grown into a market leader and best-in-class innovator -- and we're still a family business, now in our fourth generation. Position Summary As a Heavy Equipment ...

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How much do 4th shift heavy equipment jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for 4th shift heavy equipment in the United States is $29.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between 4Th Shift Heavy Equipment vs 3Rd Shift Heavy Equipment?

Aspect4Th Shift Heavy Equipment3Rd Shift Heavy Equipment
Work Hours10 PM - 6 AM10 PM - 6 AM
CertificationsOSHA, Equipment OperationOSHA, Equipment Operation
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial settingsConstruction sites, industrial settings
Employer UsageConstruction companies, contractorsConstruction companies, contractors

Both 4Th Shift and 3Rd Shift Heavy Equipment roles involve operating heavy machinery during overnight hours in similar environments. The main difference lies in the shift timing, with 4Th Shift typically starting later or ending earlier than 3Rd Shift. Certifications and work environments are generally comparable, making these roles similar in responsibilities and industry usage.

How many hours do 4th shift heavy equipment operators work?

4th shift heavy equipment operators typically work 8 to 12-hour shifts, often including overnight hours, depending on the company's schedule and project needs. Overtime and extended shifts are common in this role, especially during busy periods or deadlines.
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Infographic showing various 4Th Shift Heavy Equipment job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,210 per year, or $29.4 per hour.

Night Shift- Heavy Equipment Operator

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.

El Paso, TX • On-site

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Application Instructions
NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS TO START WORKING ON THE NIGHT SHIFT.
Hours of Operation: 6:30pm to 5:00am- Monday to Saturday.
Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people?
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and growth.
Benefits include:
    • Competitive Pay
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Holiday Pay
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Growth and Career Advancement

Position Description
Equipment Operators responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Ability to proficiently operate three or more types of heavy equipment such as a backhoe, trackhoe, scrapers, dozer, excavator, loader, rock trucks, compactors, articulated trucks, crushers, and/or motor graders with or without GPS in a manner to prepare the job site to meet the required grades.
  • Fastens attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
  • Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.
  • Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
  • Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.
  • Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
  • Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
  • Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
  • Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
  • Responsible to construct/grade new roadways, base courses, building pads, footing excavation and water ponds and to properly slope and grade to specifications.
  • Responsible to load, move, level and grade dirt, rocks, demoed concrete and other materials in a safe and efficient manner all in a high paced environment to maintain production goals.
  • Ability to maintain the initiative to maintain the flow of work under minimal supervision.
  • Responsible of demolition of bridges and other structures with excavators and hydraulic hoe rams.
  • Responsible to operate equipment within a Pipe Crew environment such as an excavator or loader.
  • Responsible for general housekeeping, light maintenance of equipment, proper care of equipment, operating the equipment without damaging it along with maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis.
  • May work with GPS installed devices on dozers and motor graders.
  • Learn, follow and promote all safety standards of Ralph L Wadsworth and its projects.
  • Work weekend, holiday, and/or overtime work as the project needs require.
  • Perform Laborer work as required
  • Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Position Requirements
  • Have a minimum of 4 years of Heavy Equipment Operating Experience with multiple types of equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Willing to do laborer work
  • Ability to work safely under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
  • Frequent gross body movements such as bending, climbing into equipment, lifting (up to 75lbs), twisting, standing, balancing, stooping, handling materials, moving around hazardous sites.
  • Good Eye to Hand coordination a must. Depth perception required.
  • High School diploma/GED preferred.
  • Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends and nights.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-KM1

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