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Operating Engineers

Sharon Center, OH · On-site

$62K - $84K/yr

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire hard-working and reliable Operating Engineers to fulfill various field and supervisory positions for various construction projects located around NE Ohio and ...

Operating Engineers

San Luis, CO · On-site

$63K - $85K/yr

Provide consulting services to solve operations engineering problems. Ensure operations related activities are performed in compliance with company standards and regulations. Initiate continuous ...

Operating Engineers

San Luis, CO · On-site

$63K - $85K/yr

Provide consulting services to solve operations engineering problems. Ensure operations related activities are performed in compliance with company standards and regulations. Initiate continuous ...

$61K - $83K/yr

Ohio Operating Engineers Miamisburg L#18 This posting is exclusively used to capture information for Ohio Operating Engineers Miamisburg L#18 Instructors in the skilled trades department.

$77K - $105K/yr

Skilled Trades Outsourced - Ohio Operating Engineers This posting is exclusively used to capture information for Ohio Operating Engineers in the skilled trades department.

Ohio Operating Engineers Cygnet L#18 This posting is exclusively used to capture information for Ohio Operating Engineers Cygnet L#18 Instructors in the skilled trades department.

Operating Engineer

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$67K - $91K/yr

Union Membership As a signatory of the Heavy Constructors of Greater Kansas City , SB hires the following classifications of operating engineers from the Operating Engineers Local 101 in the Kansas ...

Operating Engineer

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$67K - $91K/yr

Union Membership As a signatory of the Heavy Constructors of Greater Kansas City , SB hires the following classifications of operating engineers from the Operating Engineers Local 101 in the Kansas ...

Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Operating Engineer Hours: 7-5 p.m.; weekend and evening hours as required. Job Location: Various Job Sites Summary: Our Operating Engineers operate a variety of different machinery and work on ...

Lead Operating Engineer

Campus, IL · On-site

$43 - $48/hr

Schedules work assignments, sets priorities, and directs the work of Operating Engineers and Assistant Operating Engineers. Identifies staff training needs and ensures training is obtained.

Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Operating Engineer Hours: 7-5 p.m.; weekend and evening hours as required. Job Location: Various Job Sites Summary: Our Operating Engineers operate a variety of different machinery and work on ...

Union Operating Engineer

Lafayette, IN

$66K - $90K/yr

Operating Engineers use different types of heavy equipment at construction sites. Please note that F.H. Paschen is signatory to a collective bargaining agreement that requires all Operating Engineers ...

Union Operating Engineer

Chicago, IL

$71K - $96K/yr

Operating Engineers use different types of heavy equipment at construction sites. Please note that F.H. Paschen is signatory to a collective bargaining agreement that requires all Operating Engineers ...

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How much do operating engineers jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for operating engineers in the United States is $85,029.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Operating Engineers vs Heavy Equipment Operators?

AspectOperating EngineersHeavy Equipment Operators
CredentialsCommercial driver’s license (CDL), certifications for specific machineryTypically require OSHA training, sometimes CDL
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial plants, power plantsConstruction sites, mining, infrastructure projects
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, manufacturing, energy sectorsConstruction, mining, infrastructure

Operating Engineers and Heavy Equipment Operators often share similar roles, working with heavy machinery on construction and industrial sites. Operating Engineers usually have broader certifications and may operate a wider range of equipment, including complex machinery like cranes. Heavy Equipment Operators focus primarily on operating specific types of heavy machinery. Both roles are essential in construction and industrial projects, with overlapping skills but different certification requirements and scope of work.

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Infographic showing various Operating Engineers job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,029 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

Operating Engineers

The Ruhlin Company

Sharon Center, OH • On-site

$62K - $84K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire hard-working and reliable Operating Engineers to fulfill various field and supervisory positions for various construction projects located around NE Ohio and Columbus.
If you want to work in a fast-paced environment, take pride in your work, and working SAFELY is your TOP priority, APPLY TODAY!
The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Participates in Ohio's Drug-Free Safety Program.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.