EQUIPMENT OPERATOR- BIG STONE

General Construction Company; South Dakota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

401K

Job summary

General Construction Company is seeking an equipment operator in South Dakota. The role involves operating various equipment, performing maintenance checks, and ensures safety compliance on site.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least a year of relevant experience. GCC offers a competitive benefits program including health insurance and a 401K.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience directly related to specified duties.
• Familiarity with MSHA safety rules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate various equipment including water trucks, graders, and front‑end loaders.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on vehicles.
• Communicate effectively with customers and vendors.

Skills

Equipment operation

Routine inspection and maintenance

Communication

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM

What you will do

Under general supervision of Plant Manager, operates various equipment including water trucks, graders, front‑end loaders and pickup trucks.

• Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires.
• Reports maintenance and repairs needed to management.
• Operates graders for leveling.
• Operates front‑end loaders as required.
• Operates excavators as required.
• Operates water trucks as required.
• Operates various equipment for general site preparation, landscaping and related assignments.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Will maintain a safe working environment, adhere to safety policies and practices, perform daily housekeeping of assigned area, perform daily workplace inspections, adhere to plant policies and proper use of plant radios.
• Should be familiar or willing to be trained on MSHA safety rules, safety procedures for plant mobile equipment, lockout/Tagout policy, confined spaces policy, hot work policy, lubricants, paints/solvents and other environmentally sensitive materials.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers, vendors and visitors.
• Will work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisor to meet plant needs.

Experience & abilities you will need

• High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Benefits

GCC offers a competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job‑related factors.