Heavy Equipment Operator

Crossland Construction Company; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Match

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Education Opportunities

Company Apparel

Safety Incentives

Anniversary Gifts

Company Events

Diaper Program

Flu Shots

Job summary

Crossland Construction Company is seeking a heavy equipment operator for our Kansas project site. This role demands 3–5 years of hands-on experience, outdoor work, and reliable transportation.

You’ll join a team that values safety, camaraderie, and efficient operation of machinery across the job site. Responsibilities include operating excavators, dozers, scrapers, backhoes, rollers, and skid steers, along with routine maintenance, reporting, and coordination with crew members.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of heavy equipment experience.
• Ability to operate excavators, dozers, scrapers, backhoes, rollers, blade, skid steer.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment on construction projects as assigned.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew using signals.
• Complete paperwork and records as required.
• Maintain safety and teamwork on site.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

N/A

Tools

N/A

Job description

Crossland Construction
833 S East Ave
Columbus, KS 66725, USA

With a company built on family—by family—it’s no surprise that working here is so much more than just putting on a hard hat and work boots.

At Crossland, you join a group of Real Builders who care about bringing long‑lasting facilities to our clients and providing the best culture and opportunities for our employees. With our own in‑house education program, you’ll find the resources, support, and training necessary to put you on the path to success.

Benefits + Paid Time Off

When you want the best team, you offer benefits accordingly. Competitive pay, a family atmosphere, and great benefits are part of our culture of celebrating and appreciating our people.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with guaranteed match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Paid education opportunities
• Company Apparel
• Safety Incentives for Field Employees
• Milestone Anniversary Gifts
• Company Events (Picnics and Christmas Party)
• Diaper Bundle Program for new parents
• Flu Shots, and so much more!

About the Role

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment machinery. This position can be physically demanding at times and includes long seat hours. Some travel may be necessary, and you must have your own transportation. If you're a hard worker, love being outdoors, and enjoy a team atmosphere and camaraderie, this is the job for you!

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

• Operating heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, scrapers, backhoes, rollers, blade and skid steer.
• 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.

EOE M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.