Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Kansas

Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment or machinery, such as a tractor, bulldozer, backhoe, or excavator, for the purposes of construction, demolition, or excavation. Prepares equipment and conducts routine inspections prior to operation to ensure it is safe and in working condition. Being a Heavy Equipment Operator identifies and addresses potential hazards and adheres to all safety protocols and regulations. May be responsible for scheduling minor repairs and conducting routine maintenance like cleaning and lubricating. Additionally, Heavy Equipment Operator requires a high school diploma. May require State License. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Heavy Equipment Operator independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Heavy Equipment Operator typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Waste Connections
  • Garden, KS FULL_TIME
  • Finney County Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Heavy Equipment Operator to join our GROWING team in Garden City, Kansas.

    PAY:
    $20.50 per hour depending on your experience.
    Every hour after 40 is paid overtime.
    Monthly safety bonus rewarded for safe operating.

    SCHEDULE:
    Start time between 5:30 am - 6:30 am.
    Stop time around 5 pm.

    WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US:

    • CULTURE: It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.
    • INTEGRITY: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    *Spreading and compacting trash using a compactor
    *Spreading daily cover using a Dozer
    *Excavating soil using a excavator
    *Maintaining haul roads using a grader
    *Hauling soil with an articulated dump truck
    *Work in a fast paced, team environment
    *Follow safe operating practices
    *Learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service


    WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
    *Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 60 pounds.
    *The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

    MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
    *Valid drivers license.
    *Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
    *2 years of experience preferred.

    To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

    We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

    Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

     

  • 18 Days Ago

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • WM
  • Topeka, KS FULL_TIME
  • Shift: Monday-Friday What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Heavy equipment operator
  • Waste Management
  • Topeka, KS FULL_TIME
  • Shift : Monday-Friday What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck . It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable : Our WM team is home eve...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Middlecreek Corporation
  • Peabody, KS FULL_TIME
  • Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to join our team. As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining various types of equipment used in constru...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • K&L Recycling
  • Great Bend, KS FULL_TIME
  • Summary:Efficiently purchase, process, and prepare for shipping all materials while maintaining a professional level of customer service and complying with the company, local, state, and federal regul...
  • Just Posted

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Smoky Hill Construction
  • Garden, KS FULL_TIME
  • Smoky Hill, Construction has an IMMEDIATE opening for a Heavy Equipment Operator. Smoky Hill, LLC is a respected small business based in Salina, KS since 1971. Our firm offers expertise in all types o...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Heavy Equipment Operator>
  • Waste Management, Inc.
  • Dry Branch, GA
  • Waste Management, Inc. - JobID: 2316482 [Heavy Equipment Operator / Loader Operator] As an Equipment Operator at Waste M...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Phoenix Services, LLC
  • Belleville, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Front End Loader Operator needed for a well-established metal recycling facility in Bell...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Hulcher Services Inc.
  • Enola, PA
  • General Summary: Operators transport, operate and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments by lifti...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • P&S Paving, Inc .
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Backhoe Operator- Operates a machine containing power shovel, for removing of materials....
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operators
  • Lone Wolf Construction, LLC
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Lone Wolf Construction, LC is looking for an Experienced Motor Grader Operator, Equipmen...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operators
  • Continental Heavy Civil Corp.
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • Equipment operator positions available for sand placement job, loading dump trucks. Move and safely position equipment h...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • BH Aggregate Services Inc
  • New Germany, MN
  • Job Description Job Description Looking for Heavy Equipment operators to join our team. We are a small family owned Sand...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • VT CONSTRUCTION
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Job Description Job Description Job description Heavy Equipment Operator VT Construction is a heavy civil / dirt-moving ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Heavy Equipment Operator jobs
$63,303 to $88,344

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Heavy Equipment Operator in Parkersburg, WV
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