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Excavator Operator / Laborer / CDL A (MUST be able to drive manual)

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$28.50/hr

Must be willing to travel and work on-call 24/7, overtime begins at 4:00pm and on weekends. Drive ... Experience in operating excavators, dozers, backhoes is a plus, this is a hands-on position working ...

ABC-COMM LLC

Underground Laborer

Liberty, MO · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Potholing- Digging- Wire pulling- Mini Excavator- Boring unit- Plow- Trencher- Concrete saw ... Able and willing to be on call and work extended hours, weekends and holidays * Ability to report ...

ABC-COMM LLC

Underground Laborer

Liberty, MO · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Potholing- Digging- Wire pulling- Mini Excavator- Boring unit- Plow- Trencher- Concrete saw ... Able and willing to be on call and work extended hours, weekends and holidays * Ability to report ...

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Where do weekend mini excavator operators make the most money?

Weekend mini excavator operators tend to earn higher wages in regions with a strong construction industry and higher living costs, such as urban areas or regions experiencing active development. Pay rates are also influenced by experience, certifications, and the complexity of projects, with specialized or hazardous environment work often paying more.

What is the difference between Weekend Mini Excavator Operator vs Weekend Bobcat Operator?

AspectWeekend Mini Excavator OperatorWeekend Bobcat Operator
CertificationsOperating certifications for mini excavatorsOperating certifications for Bobcat equipment
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, landscaping projectsConstruction sites, landscaping, utility work
Industry UsageHeavy equipment operation in constructionHeavy equipment operation in construction and landscaping

Both roles involve operating compact construction equipment during weekends, often requiring similar certifications. The main difference lies in the equipment operated: mini excavators versus Bobcat loaders. While both are used in construction and landscaping, the specific machinery and tasks may vary slightly, but the skills and certifications are largely transferable.

What jobs can I do with a weekend mini excavator operator?

A weekend mini excavator operator can perform tasks such as small-scale digging, trenching, landscaping, and site preparation for residential or commercial projects. These roles often involve working on construction sites, gardens, or utility installations, requiring knowledge of equipment operation and safety protocols.
What are the most commonly searched types of Mini Excavator Operator jobs in Missouri? The most popular types of Mini Excavator Operator jobs in Missouri are:
What cities in Missouri are hiring for Weekend Mini Excavator Operator jobs? Cities in Missouri with the most Weekend Mini Excavator Operator job openings:
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Excavator Operator

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.

Kansas City, MO • On-site

$22 - $29/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Application Instructions
NOW HIRING LARGE EXCAVATOR OPERATORS TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Must be willing to travel, the project is located in Tulsa, OK.
With over 50 years of delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and mission critical projects, we bring the experience, resources, and proven execution needed to complete our work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.
RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your potential and growth.
Benefits include:
    • Competitive Pay
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Holiday Pay
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Growth and Career Advancement

Position Description
Equipment Operators responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Ability to proficiently operate three or more types of heavy equipment such as a backhoe, trackhoe, scrapers, dozer, excavator, loader, rock trucks, compactors, articulated trucks, crushers, and/or motor graders with or without GPS in a manner to prepare the job site to meet the required grades.
  • Fastens attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
  • Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.
  • Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
  • Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.
  • Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
  • Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
  • Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
  • Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
  • Responsible to construct/grade new roadways, base courses, building pads, footing excavation and water ponds and to properly slope and grade to specifications.
  • Responsible to load, move, level and grade dirt, rocks, demoed concrete and other materials in a safe and efficient manner all in a high paced environment to maintain production goals.
  • Ability to maintain the initiative to maintain the flow of work under minimal supervision.
  • Responsible of demolition of bridges and other structures with excavators and hydraulic hoe rams.
  • Responsible to operate equipment within a Pipe Crew environment such as an excavator or loader.
  • Responsible for general housekeeping, light maintenance of equipment, proper care of equipment, operating the equipment without damaging it along with maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis.
  • May work with GPS installed devices on dozers and motor graders.
  • Learn, follow and promote all safety standards of Ralph L Wadsworth and its projects.
  • Work weekend, holiday, and/or overtime work as the project needs require.
  • Perform Laborer work as required
  • Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Position Requirements
  • Have a minimum of 4 years of Heavy Equipment Operating Experience with multiple types of equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Willing to do laborer work
  • Ability to work safely under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
  • Frequent gross body movements such as bending, climbing into equipment, lifting (up to 75lbs), twisting, standing, balancing, stooping, handling materials, moving around hazardous sites.
  • Good Eye to Hand coordination a must. Depth perception required.
  • High School diploma/GED preferred.
  • Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends and nights.
  • Must have a Valid Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-KM1

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