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Operating Engineers Jobs in Mississippi (NOW HIRING)

Huntington Ingalls Industries

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

$26 - $34.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Req ID: 48895 Team: 14 Operating Engineers Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual ...

CF Industries

Now Hiring: Engineers

Yazoo City, MS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Engineering careers are growing at CF Industries. As one of the world's premier ammonia producers ... Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs), operating trends, equipment performance ...

HII

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC-Pascagoula,Mississippi

Gulf Park Estates, MS · On-site

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Aug 10, 2026 Req ID: 48895 Team: 14 Operating Engineers Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available ...

HII

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC-Pascagoula,Mississippi

Ocean Springs, MS

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Aug 10, 2026 Req ID: 48895 Team: 14 Operating Engineers Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available ...

HII

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Pascagoula, MS

$26 - $34.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Aug 10, 2026 Req ID: 48895 Team: 14 Operating Engineers Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available ...

HUBER

Log Crane Operator

Shuqualak, MS · On-site

Log Crane Operator Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines its advanced adhesives and wood product technologies with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities ...

Milwaukee Tool

Machine Operator 3 - 2nd shift

Grenada, MS · On-site

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that ... Perform frequent walk-throughs to ensure equipment is operating properly * Change out and add paint ...

JM Huber Corporation

Log Crane Operator

Shuqualak, MS · On-site

Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines its advanced adhesives ... Notifies Maintenance Department and/or shift supervisor of operating deficiencies noted during ...

JM Huber Corporation

Log Crane Operator

Shuqualak, MS · On-site

Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines its advanced adhesives ... Notifies Maintenance Department and/or shift supervisor of operating deficiencies noted during ...

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How much do operating engineers jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for operating engineers in Mississippi is $80,528.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,800.00 and $89,000.00 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.

What is the average salary for an operating engineer in the US?

The average salary for an operating engineer in the US is approximately $60,000 to $70,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and certifications. Many operating engineers earn higher wages with specialized skills or union membership, and the job often requires operating heavy machinery and safety training.

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Operating Engineers jobs near you
Infographic showing various Operating Engineers job openings in Mississippi as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,528 per year, or $38.7 per hour.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Pascagoula, MS • On-site

$26 - $34.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Huntington Ingalls Industries rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7.4

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.4 out of 10

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Based on 75,610 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Req ID: 48895
Team: 14 Operating Engineers
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
We're building tomorrow's fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we've designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we're simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that's cool? Keep reading:
The Role
Overhauls and repairs various types of heavy duty mobile equipment, such as bulldozers, cranes, locomotives, tractors, graders, powershovels and diesel-powered trucks, buses and materials-handling equipment. Disassembles diesel or gasoline engines as necessary; and inspects repairs, and replaces such parts as injection valves, cylinder heads and crankshafts. Repairs clutches, transmission systems, differentials, air compressors, pumps, filter units, superchargers, starting engines, timers, generators, governors, reduction gears, hydraulic couplings, breaking systems, steering system, cooling systems, electrical systems, and similar units.
Must Have
Applicant must have 3-5 years experience diagnosing and repairing all types of gasoline and diesel related systems and engines.
Nice to Have
5 years experience diagnosing and repairing all types of gasoline and diesel related systems and engines.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.

Working at Huntington Ingalls Industries

About Huntington Ingalls Industries, in their own words

From Huntington Ingalls Industries

Our 44,000-strong team includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence and machine learning experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Here you'll find a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs that span our shipbuilding apprentice schools in Virginia and Mississippi to tuition reimbursement programs that support continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Our values of integrity, safety, respect, engagement, responsibility and performance are the foundation of HII's ethical culture that inspires employees to do the right thing each day, regardless of the circumstances.

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