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Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator Jobs in Lubbock, TX

Granite

LOADER OPERATOR

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader. * Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material. * Moves ...

Granite Industrial

LOADER OPERATOR

Lubbock, TX · On-site

Shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader. * Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material. * Moves ...

TERRACON

Equipment Operator I

Lubbock, TX · On-site

Demonstrate competency in the operation of at least one type of mobile equipment operated by Terracon e.g., Excavator, Dozer, Motor Graders, Skid Steer, Backhoe, Wheel Loader, Compactor and Water ...

TERRACON

Equipment Operator I

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$19 - $24.50/hr

Demonstrate competency in the operation of at least one type of mobile equipment operated by Terracon e.g., Excavator, Dozer, Motor Graders, Skid Steer, Backhoe, Wheel Loader, Compactor and Water ...

Lubbock County

Equipment Operator l

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$30K - $40K/yr

Summary Operates and maintains rollers, dump trucks, rough loaders, and rough dozer; assists in the ... steel wheel rollers, and asphalt distributor truck. Assists in road base preparation and sub ...

Lubbock County, TX

Equipment Operator l

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$30K - $40K/yr

... loaders, and rough dozer; assists in the construction and repair of county roads, culverts, and ... vibratory and steel wheel rollers, and asphalt distributor truck. * Assists in road base ...

Louis Dreyfus

Lift Operator - Entry

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Lift Operator - Entry Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural ... Operate tractor truck within LDCTL terminal facility. * Assist in empty and loaded train write-ups.

Louis Dreyfus Company

Lift Operator - Entry

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Operate tractor truck within LDCTL terminal facility. * Assist in empty and loaded train write-ups ... Notify Lead Yard Operator of need for repairs to equipment. * Verify container pool integrity by ...

Louis Dreyfus Company

Lift Operator - Entry

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Operate tractor truck within LDCTL terminal facility. * Assist in empty and loaded train write-ups ... Notify Lead Yard Operator of need for repairs to equipment. * Verify container pool integrity by ...

Louis Dreyfus Company

Lift Operator - Entry

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Operate tractor truck within LDCTL terminal facility. * Assist in empty and loaded train write-ups ... Notify Lead Yard Operator of need for repairs to equipment. * Verify container pool integrity by ...

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How much do entry level wheel loader operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level wheel loader operator in Lubbock, TX is $16.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.85 and $18.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator vs Equipment Operator?

AspectEntry Level Wheel Loader OperatorEquipment Operator
CertificationsOSHA safety training, equipment-specific certificationsOSHA safety training, equipment-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, mining, material handlingConstruction, industrial, mining, and transportation settings
Job DutiesOperate wheel loaders for loading, moving materialsOperate various heavy machinery including loaders, excavators

Both roles require safety certifications and involve working in construction or industrial environments. The main difference is that an Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator specializes in operating wheel loaders specifically, while an Equipment Operator may handle a variety of heavy machinery. The choice depends on the specific equipment and tasks involved in the job.

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LOADER OPERATOR

Granite

Lubbock, TX • On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Operate a loader to lift, transport, and load bulk materials to and from storage, processing areas, and trucks or railcars.

  • Perform routine maintenance on the loader, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

  • Follow safety procedures, work instructions, and make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Granite Telecommunications rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 101 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks or railcars. This job participates in on-the-job training

Essential Job Accountabilities

  • Shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.

  • Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material.

  • Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material.

  • Performs routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Education

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Certification

  • Proper certification required

Work Experience

  • Appropriate training and experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

  • Practice good safety habits

  • Work in dusty or dirty surroundings

  • Follow instructions and meet set standards

  • Judge distances and slopes accurately

  • Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to:

  • Stoop, bend, and crouch

  • Use hands, arms, and legs fully

  • See well (either naturally or with correction)

  • Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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