Heavy Equipment Operator

Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with guaranteed

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Paid education opportunities

Job summary

Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc. is seeking candidates to operate a range of heavy equipment on construction projects in the Kansas City area. The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience, the ability to work outdoors, and a strong sense of teamwork.

This position involves physically demanding work, travel as needed, and the need for reliable transportation. If you are a hard worker who values safety and camaraderie, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience operating heavy equipment machinery.
• Position can be physically demanding with long seat hours.
• Some travel may be necessary; you must have your own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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 and records as required.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew members via signals.
• Work without close supervision once directed on task.
• Follow all safety rules on the job site and encourage others to do the same.
• Maintain good relationships with coworkers and work well with others to accomplish tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Equipment inspection

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Excavators

Dozers

Backhoes

Rollers

Skid steer

Job description

Get to Know Us

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.

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

Perks

• 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!

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.

• 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