Heavy Equipment Operator

Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc.; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Paid education opportunities

Job summary

Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc. is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for Junction City, Kansas. Candidates should have 3–5 years of hands-on experience operating bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, scrapers and graders, and must own transportation with willingness to travel.

A pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check are required to join our safety‑minded team. We offer year‑round work with competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) with match, paid

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience on bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, scrapers and graders.
• Must have own transportation and be willing to travel.
• Drug screen, physical and criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, dozers and backhoes.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew members on site.
• Obeys and follows all safety rules on the job site.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Travel willingness

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Get To Know Us

If you are looking for a career in construction then you've come to the right place!

Get To Know Us

If you are looking for a career in construction then you've come to the right place! Crossland Construction is a leader in the industry and we are growing-right here in the Midwest-with opportunities for hard working, dedicated men and women to join our team. Crossland works year round and offers top pay, great benefits including health and dental insurance, a 401k retirement plan, paid time off, paid education to allow you to move up, and much more! You would join a team of people with a passion for construction who love to build and who know that their hard work will pay off. Whether you have several years of experience under your belt or you are new in the industry you can have a career at Crossland!

Crossland Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 (k) retirement plan with guaranteed match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Paid education opportunities

Job Qualifications

We are currently accepting applications for Heavy Equipment Operators for Junction City, KS. Candidates for Heavy Equipment Operator must have at least 3-5 years of experience on bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, scrapers and graders. Must have own transportation, be highly motivated, and willing to travel. Drug screen, physical and criminal background check are required of successful candidates.

Essential Responsibilities

Performs any combination of the following duties on construction projects, usually working in a utility capacity and by transferring from one task to another.

Activities Included But Not Limited To

• Operating heavy equipment including excavators, dozers and backhoes.
• Operate routinely used tools and equipment
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers
• Complete required paperwork, forms and records as required
• Coordinate machine actions with crew members in response to hand or audio signals
• Ability to work without close supervision once directed on task
• Obeys and follows all safety rules on the job site and encourages others to do the same
• Maintains a good relationship with co-workers and works well with others to accomplish a task.
• Must have water, sewer and drain experience

Physical demands of this position include lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally; 40-50 pounds frequently and carrying same along with constant sitting, grasping and reaching, frequent climbing, walking and standing. Must be able to work year-round outdoors and travel as needed.

EOE/M/F/D/V