Heavy Equipment Operator

Leick Construction, Inc.; Glenwood (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Weekly Direct Deposit

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Dental & Vision Insurance

Home Every Night

Quality Equipment

Job summary

Leick Construction, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Glenwood, IA. You’ll operate a variety of CAT and John Deere machinery on earthwork and site development projects, performing safety inspections and keeping equipment well‑maintained.

You’ll work with an experienced crew, stay local, and contribute to projects that shape communities. Reliability, teamwork, and safe operation are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment (excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers) and performing routine safety checks.
• Teamwork and communication with crew and foremen to keep jobs progressing.
• Reliability, punctuality, and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, loaders, skid loaders, tractors and other machinery to perform earthwork and site development.
• Complete daily safety and maintenance inspections and report issues to the team.
• Collaborate with foremen and transport drivers to coordinate work and maintain productive job sites.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

GPS / Trimble

Job description

Built on Integrity. Powered by People.

Leick Construction was built on small-town values, hard work, and doing things the right way. What started with farm kids doing landscaping has grown into one of the region's most respected earthwork contractors, shaping communities across the Omaha and Council Bluffs metro. While we've grown, our values haven't changed. We believe the best companies are built by investing in people, promoting from within, and creating careers, not just jobs. Here, your work matters, your teammates have your back, and you'll help build projects that leave a lasting impact.

If you're looking for a company where integrity, accountability, and teamwork still mean something, we'd love to meet you. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you'll play a hands‑on role in building the roads, sites, and communities around you. You'll operate a variety of modern equipment, work alongside an experienced team, and see the results of your work every day.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Health Insurance: 70% of employee-only premiums are company paid!


• Retirement Plan: 4% employer match to help you invest in your future.


• Weekly Direct Deposit: Get paid every week.


• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Generous paid time off and 6 paid holidays each year.


• Dental & Vision Insurance: Affordable optional coverage available for you and your family.


• Home Every Night: Our projects are local, so you aren't spending your nights on the road.


• Quality Equipment: Operate well‑maintained CAT and John Deere equipment supported by a team of four full‑time mechanics.

What You'll Do:

• Operate & Care for Heavy Equipment: Safely and efficiently operate a variety of construction equipment including excavators, dozers, front‑end loaders, skid loaders, mini excavators, tractors, and other heavy equipment to complete earthwork and site‑development projects. Complete daily safety and maintenance inspections, identify equipment issues, and communicate concerns to the team.


• Build the Job: Perform dirt work, grading, excavation, loading, material movement, and other tasks required to keep construction projects moving safely and efficiently. Every job is different, so you'll operate different equipment and take on new challenges.


• Work Safely as a Team: Communicate with foremen, project managers, truck drivers, and other equipment operators to coordinate work and keep the jobsite productive. Everyone has a role in getting the job done right. Follow company safety procedures and jobsite requirements, maintain awareness of your surroundings, and operate equipment responsibly around coworkers, vehicles, and other equipment.

What You Need

• Experience: Previous experience as an Equipment Operator, Skid Steer Operator, Loader Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, or similar role operating excavators, dozers, loaders, skid loaders, or similar construction equipment. Consistent work history. Familiarity with GPS experience, Trimble highly preferred.


• You'll Be Successful If You: Take pride in operating equipment safely. Communicate well with coworkers and project teams. Are dependable and show up ready to work. Enjoy working outdoors and being part of a team.


• Requirements: Valid Driver's License and ability to pass a driving history (Motor Vehicle Record) check.Reliable transportation to and from our job sites.

At Leick Construction, you're not just sitting in a machine all day. You're helping move dirt, build sites, shape communities, and create something that people will use for years to come. If you're an experienced equipment operator who takes pride in your work, wants to stay local, and wants to be part of a team that has your back,