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Civil Constructors

Equipment Operator

Franklin, TN · On-site

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator use construction class vehicle on various job sites in all weather ... Loader (3 yards or over). Finish Dozer Operator (2-year minimum experience) Class B Operator:

Hidalgo County

Equipment Operator III

Edinburg, TX · On-site

$47K/yr

Examples of Work Performed In addition to the tasks performed by a Heavy Equipment Operator I and II, the Heavy Equipment Operator III also performs the following tasks: Performs safety inspections ...

State of North Dakota

Equipment Operator

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$4.1K - $4.9K/mo

To be considered as an Equipment Operator I, you must have a valid North Dakota Class B driver ... three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed ...

PeopleShare

Equipment Operator

Hamburg, PA

$19 - $21/hr

Operate at least three pieces of equipment, such as a baler, forklift, skid steer, or loader ... or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all ...

Team Fishel

Equipment Operator

Huntington, WV · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

A Class-A CDL is a plus Responsibilities: * Operates Company vehicle on a daily basis to deliver ... work. * 3 + years operating utility construction equipment in a safe and productive manner.

Lewis Energy Group

Equipment Operator III

Encinal, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $22.50/hr

... operating conditions. Loads and unloads equipment according to prescribed procedures. Assures ... Computer Skills N/A Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Commercial Driver License Class A.

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for class 3 equipment operator in the United States is $22.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Equipment Operator

Stapleton, NE • On-site

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
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$18.25 - $25/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Taking direction from the foreman or lead hand, this position is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of equipment and daily pre/post maintenance checks. The heavy equipment operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

Core Responsibilities

Field Safety Leadership & Compliance

  • Ensuring safety and quality is at the forefront of every task
  • Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
  • Perform daily pre/post safety and maintenance checks 
  • Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored 

Equipment Operation to Include

  • loaders
  • dozers
  • telehandler
  • graders
  • excavators
  • Lodril
  • Vibro-Hammer
  • And other pieces of equipment.

Daily Responsibilities

  • Able to follow site plans
  • Work closely with construction team to understand tasks and provide feedback 
  • Understand and have knowledge with equipment operating manuals 
  • Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
  • Advise the fleet Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
  • Participate in routine maintenance, cleaning, greasing etc. 
  • Ensuring documentation for equipment is up to date as per daily check

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

  • Operators certificate from a licensed service provider 
  • 3 to 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, and skid steers, as well as crawler tractors.
  • Experience working on powerline, utility, transmission, or related infrastructure projects is considered a strong asset.
  • Class 1 / CDL license with air brake endorsement is considered an asset.
  • Crane operator certifications or related lifting equipment tickets are considered an asset.
  • Class 5 license, class 1 license with air brakes considered asset

Skills & Abilities

  • Proven experience operating loaders, excavators, and skid steers.
  • Experience operating telehandlers, graders, dozers, Lodrils, Vibro-Hammers, and other heavy equipment is considered an asset.
  • Ability to read and follow site plans and work safely in active construction environments.
  • Strong understanding of equipment operating manuals, inspections, and preventative maintenance requirements.
  • Experience supporting powerline, transmission, utility, or civil construction projects is considered an asset.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a construction crew while maintaining a strong safety focus.

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