Heavy Equipment Operator

Lonnie Lischka Company; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Year-round work with consistent hours

Medical Coverage: 75% of base plan

Ancillary insurances (Vision, Dental)

401K with 5% company match

PTO: 10 days per year

Company-wide shutdown Christmas–New Yr

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Lonnie Lischka Company seeks skilled Equipment Operators to run CAT and CASE Ag machinery, shaping sites for development. No degree required; a strong attitude and quick learning are essential.

You will prepare land, install utilities, and ensure site safety while keeping equipment in top condition. The role requires legal US work authorization, English proficiency, and a valid driver’s license; CDL knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• You don't need a college degree; a winning attitude and quick learning are valued.
• You stay scrappy, get it done, and help the team succeed.
• You treat the rig with care to keep it safe and performing.
• You have run and maintained excavators, dozers, loaders, scrapers, or graders.
• You are legally authorized to work in the US and speak English; a valid driver's license.
• CDL or related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (CAT and CASE Ag) to move earth and shape job sites.
• Prepare raw land for housing, commercial developments, and infrastructure.
• Install water, sewer, and drainage systems for subdivisions.
• Maintain safety and machine care on active sites.
• Assist mechanics and welders with repairs when needed.

Skills

Winning attitude

Ability to learn quickly

Team-oriented

Care for equipment

Tools

GPS machine control systems

Job description

About the job

We build the groundwork for large developments, land restoration, and infrastructure projects that keep communities running. We've built a team that looks out for each other and takes pride in doing things the right way. Around here, it's not just about getting the job done well; it's about working with good people and creating an environment where effort is noticed, and progress is rewarded. We work hard to provide for our families because we believe strong families build strong communities.

How You'll Get To Contribute

As our business grows, so does our need for skilled Equipment Operators. Your role is crucial to the completion of our projects as you will run our cab and air excavators, dozers, loaders, scrapers, and motor graders.

What You'll Get To Do

• Run heavy iron (CAT and CASE Ag) to move earth and shape job sites.
• Prepare raw land for housing developments, commercial developments, flood protection, reclaim old mine sites, and infrastructure projects.
• Install the water, sewer, and drainage systems that support entire subdivisions.
• Keep sites safe and productive through skilled operation and machine care.
• Get your hands dirty building something real and see the impact of your work decades down the road.

About You

• You don't need a college degree or a perfect resume. Just a winning attitude, the ability to learn quickly, and a desire to help our team succeed.
• When others complain, you stay scrappy and get it done.
• You treat your rig like someone you're proud to care for, owning every detail so it can perform best and keep everyone safe.
• You know a well-kept machine shows respect for the job, the crew, and the work that comes next, and we appreciate that.
• You've run, inspected, and routinely maintained excavators, dozers, loaders, scrapers, and/or motor graders, and you love getting your hands dirty, helping the mechanics and welders with repairs.
• You are legally authorized to work in the US and speak and understand English.
• You have a valid driver's license.

Even Better, But Not Required

• You have a CDL, knowledge of GPS machine control systems, experience operating an AG Tractor/Pull Scraper, or are bilingual.

What's In It For You

A Culture That Respects Your Craft

• Operators don't always get the equipment they deserve, but not here. We know how frustrating mismatched brands, outdated gear, and open cabs can be. That's why we use standardized and trusted CAT construction and CASE Ag machines to make sure you have cabbed equipment that keeps you comfortable and safe.
• We invest in technology that makes your job easier and lets you focus on doing your best work without limitations.
• Work with leaders who trust your expertise. We welcome your input, value practical problem-solving, and give you the room to do what you do best.
• Around here, you're not on your own. You've got a proactive team and a crew that always has your back.

Recognition and Rewards

• Quarterly attendance Bonuses.
• Year-end profit sharing based on company performance.
• Company Swag.

Benefits and Financial Security

• Year-round work with consistent hours.
• Weekly Pay.
• Medical Coverage: 75% of the cost of our $5,000 HSA base medical plan is covered by the company.
• Ancillary Insurances available: Vision, Dental, Longand Short-term Disability
• Life, 401K with a 5% company match after one year of employment (opportunity to join in July and January).
• PTO (Paid Time Off): accrued up to 10 days per year starting immediately.
• Company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Referral Bonus

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action, and we ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job-related qualifications and merit.