General Operator
$16.75 - $21/hr
The Equipment Operator performs skilled operation of heavy and light construction equipment to ... Use GPS machine controls and follow grade stakes, plans, and directions from supervisors to achieve ...
$16.75 - $21/hr
The Equipment Operator performs skilled operation of heavy and light construction equipment to ... Use GPS machine controls and follow grade stakes, plans, and directions from supervisors to achieve ...
$16.75 - $21/hr
The Equipment Operator performs skilled operation of heavy and light construction equipment to ... Use GPS machine controls and follow grade stakes, plans, and directions from supervisors to achieve ...
$16.75 - $21/hr
The Equipment Operator performs skilled operation of heavy and light construction equipment to ... Use GPS machine controls and follow grade stakes, plans, and directions from supervisors to achieve ...
$16.75 - $21/hr
The Equipment Operator performs skilled operation of heavy and light construction equipment to ... Use GPS machine controls and follow grade stakes, plans, and directions from supervisors to achieve ...
Midland, TX · On-site
$16.75 - $21/hr
The Equipment Operator performs skilled operation of heavy and light construction equipment to ... Use GPS machine controls and follow grade stakes, plans, and directions from supervisors to achieve ...
Midland, TX · On-site
$16.75 - $21/hr
The Equipment Operator performs skilled operation of heavy and light construction equipment to ... Use GPS machine controls and follow grade stakes, plans, and directions from supervisors to achieve ...
Operate machinery required for sand pile management (e.g., front-end loaders, bulldozers ... Valid equipment operator certifications. * CDL (optional depending on employer needs). Physical ...
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Operate machinery required for sand pile management (e.g., front-end loaders, bulldozers ... Valid equipment operator certifications. * CDL (optional depending on employer needs). Physical ...
Midland, TX · Remote
$20 - $23/hr
Operate machinery required for sand pile management (e.g., front-end loaders, bulldozers ... Valid equipment operator certifications. * CDL (optional depending on employer needs). Physical ...
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Midland, TX · Remote
$20 - $23/hr
Operate machinery required for sand pile management (e.g., front-end loaders, bulldozers ... Valid equipment operator certifications. * CDL (optional depending on employer needs). Physical ...
Odessa, TX · On-site
$20.25 - $26/hr
The Machine Technician II is responsible for providing high quality repair service on equipment, in ... Will be certified prior to operating a forklift and/or man lift, * May be required to complete DOT ...
Odessa, TX · On-site
$20.25 - $26/hr
The Machine Technician II is responsible for providing high quality repair service on equipment, in ... Will be certified prior to operating a forklift and/or man lift, * May be required to complete DOT ...
Odessa, TX · On-site
A Heavy Machinery Landfill Operator includes the following responsibilities: Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, compactors, and excavators to move, compress, and cover waste in a landfill.
Odessa, TX · On-site
A Heavy Machinery Landfill Operator includes the following responsibilities: Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, compactors, and excavators to move, compress, and cover waste in a landfill.
Midland, TX · On-site
$36 - $64/hr
Compressor Station Operator Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world's most ... and machinery, such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc. * Helps prepare ...
Midland, TX · On-site
$36 - $64/hr
Compressor Station Operator Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world's most ... and machinery, such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc. * Helps prepare ...
Description A Heavy Machinery Landfill Operator includes the following responsibilities: Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, compactors, and excavators to move, compress, and cover waste in a ...
Description A Heavy Machinery Landfill Operator includes the following responsibilities: Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, compactors, and excavators to move, compress, and cover waste in a ...
Odessa, TX · On-site
A Heavy Machinery Landfill Operator includes the following responsibilities: Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, compactors, and excavators to move, compress, and cover waste in a landfill.
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Odessa, TX · On-site
A Heavy Machinery Landfill Operator includes the following responsibilities: Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, compactors, and excavators to move, compress, and cover waste in a landfill.
Lamesa, TX · On-site
$21 - $27.50/hr
Equipment Operator Reports to: Foreman - Turner Mining Group The Equipment Operator is a skilled ... Maintains a high standard of housekeeping (machine and work areas) Culture and Communication: * Can ...
Lamesa, TX · On-site
$21 - $27.50/hr
Equipment Operator Reports to: Foreman - Turner Mining Group The Equipment Operator is a skilled ... Maintains a high standard of housekeeping (machine and work areas) Culture and Communication: * Can ...
Midland, TX · On-site
$16.50 - $21/hr
... machinery, o Travel safely while walking and while operating machinery over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, o See, hear, and respond to verbal, visual, and written instructions and to moving ...
Midland, TX · On-site
$16.50 - $21/hr
... machinery, o Travel safely while walking and while operating machinery over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, o See, hear, and respond to verbal, visual, and written instructions and to moving ...
Midland, TX · On-site
$16.50 - $21/hr
... machinery, o Travel safely while walking and while operating machinery over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, o See, hear, and respond to verbal, visual, and written instructions and to moving ...
Midland, TX · On-site
$16.50 - $21/hr
... machinery, o Travel safely while walking and while operating machinery over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, o See, hear, and respond to verbal, visual, and written instructions and to moving ...
Odessa, TX · On-site
$20.25 - $26/hr
Will be certified prior to operating a forklift and/or man lift. * Requires general knowledge of engines, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic systems and components.
Odessa, TX · On-site
$20.25 - $26/hr
Will be certified prior to operating a forklift and/or man lift. * Requires general knowledge of engines, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic systems and components.
Midland, TX · On-site
$16.50 - $21/hr
... machinery, o Travel safely while walking and while operating machinery over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, o See, hear, and respond to verbal, visual, and written instructions and to moving ...
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Midland, TX · On-site
$16.50 - $21/hr
... machinery, o Travel safely while walking and while operating machinery over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, o See, hear, and respond to verbal, visual, and written instructions and to moving ...
Lamesa, TX · On-site
$21 - $27.50/hr
Equipment Operator Reports to: Foreman Turner Mining Group The Equipment Operator is a skilled ... Maintains a high standard of housekeeping (machine and work areas) Culture and Communication: * Can ...
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Lamesa, TX · On-site
$21 - $27.50/hr
Equipment Operator Reports to: Foreman Turner Mining Group The Equipment Operator is a skilled ... Maintains a high standard of housekeeping (machine and work areas) Culture and Communication: * Can ...
$21 - $27.50/hr
Equipment Operator Reports to: Foreman - Turner Mining Group The Equipment Operator is a skilled ... Maintains a high standard of housekeeping (machine and work areas) Culture and Communication: * Can ...
$21 - $27.50/hr
Equipment Operator Reports to: Foreman - Turner Mining Group The Equipment Operator is a skilled ... Maintains a high standard of housekeeping (machine and work areas) Culture and Communication: * Can ...
$21.25 - $29.25/hr
Position Summary The Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating manual machining equipment to fabricate high-precision components used in satellite hardware, tooling, and ground support ...
$21.25 - $29.25/hr
Position Summary The Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating manual machining equipment to fabricate high-precision components used in satellite hardware, tooling, and ground support ...
Midland, TX · On-site
Field Operator III Join the innovative team in Midland, TX, as a Field Operator III and play a ... Previous experience working with compressors and related machinery Preferred Education and ...
Midland, TX · On-site
Field Operator III Join the innovative team in Midland, TX, as a Field Operator III and play a ... Previous experience working with compressors and related machinery Preferred Education and ...
Midland, TX · On-site
Field Operator III Join the innovative team in Midland, TX, as a Field Operator III and play a ... Previous experience working with compressors and related machinery Preferred Education and ...
Midland, TX · On-site
Field Operator III Join the innovative team in Midland, TX, as a Field Operator III and play a ... Previous experience working with compressors and related machinery Preferred Education and ...
$11.80 - $12.83
1% of jobs
$12.83 - $13.86
3% of jobs
$13.86 - $14.89
7% of jobs
$14.89 - $15.92
12% of jobs
$16.02 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.92 - $16.95
16% of jobs
The median wage is $17.46 / hr.
$16.95 - $17.98
21% of jobs
$17.98 - $19.01
14% of jobs
$19.06 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.01 - $20.04
11% of jobs
$20.04 - $21.07
7% of jobs
$21.07 - $22.10
5% of jobs
$22.10 - $23.13
2% of jobs
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| Aspect | Machine Operator | Equipment Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma, on-the-job training, sometimes certifications | High school diploma, on-the-job training, sometimes certifications |
| Work Environment | Factories, manufacturing plants, production lines | Construction sites, mining, heavy machinery operation |
| Industry Usage | Manufacturing, production, assembly | Construction, mining, transportation |
| Job Focus | Operating specific machinery like presses, lathes, or CNC machines | Operating heavy equipment like bulldozers, cranes, or excavators |
While both roles involve operating machinery, Machine Operators typically work with manufacturing equipment in factories, focusing on production machinery. Equipment Operators usually handle heavy construction or earth-moving equipment in outdoor environments. The skills and certifications often overlap, but the work settings and machinery types differ significantly.
Machine operators are skilled in operating machinery, often specializing in one type of machinery or industry to become an expert. Machine operators also have a general skillset, knowing how to operate a wide range of industrial machinery. Since there are numerous industries and sectors that use a multitude of machinery, there is always room to learn more.

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Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
35th of 80 rated construction
FNF Construction, Inc. is a general contractor providing heavy civil construction services throughout the Southwestern United States.
We are seeking a General Equipment Operator with at least 5 years of experience.
The Equipment Operator performs skilled operation of heavy and light construction equipment to support earthwork, grading, demolition, pipe installation, and roadway construction activities. This position requires proficiency with equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, excavators, rollers, and backhoes, including the ability to cut grade, work around underground utilities, and use GPS machine controls when required. Operators are responsible for conducting daily precheck, posttrip, fueling, and safety inspections, completing equipment status reports, and reporting mechanical issues promptly. Work involves physical tasks such as climbing, kneeling, steering, twisting, and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds. This is a safetysensitive position requiring strict adherence to all safety procedures. Travel to various job sites is required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. "An Equal Opportunity Employer"
Qualifications:It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. "An Equal Opportunity Employer"
Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME