Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator or Blade (Nights - Bonner Springs, KS)

Rango Inc.; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rango is seeking a Full-Time Night Shift Heavy Equipment Operator in Bonner Springs, KS to support mine operations on-site from 6:30pm to 5:30am. This role requires hard rock experience, safety awareness, and the ability to lift 50 lbs, work outside in varying conditions, and communicate clearly with the team.

You will operate track dozers, excavators, graders, and loaders, perform inspections and preventive maintenance, and assist with road building, grading, backfilling, and material loading.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Prior hard rock experience. Preferred at least one year of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Preferred experience in maintenance and operation of mobile or construction equipment.
• Willing and able to work the Night Shift Schedule (6:30pm – 5:30am), overtime and weekends as needed.
• Willing to work outside in a variety of conditions.
• Dependable and punctual.
• High level of safety consciousness and clear understanding of equipment safety.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., safely climb ladders, and regularly walk on uneven ground.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including track dozers, excavators, motor graders, and front-end loaders.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; clean equipment.
• Carry out activities such as road building, fine grading, sloping, banking, backfilling, loading, excavating, stockpiling, maintaining road berms, and loading trucks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety consciousness

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Dependability

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Job Details

Location: Bonner Springs, KS 66012. Position Type: Full Time. Job Shift: Night (6:30pm – 5:30am). Category: Mine Operations.

Company

At Rango, moving material isn’t just what we do. It’s what we’re built for. Since 2012, Rango has grown into a leading mining services company across the Southwest, partnering with mining and construction companies in sectors from aggregates to precious metals and industrial minerals. Our culture is fast-paced, supportive, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including track dozers, excavators, motor graders, and front-end loaders.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; clean equipment.
• Carry out activities such as road building, fine grading, sloping, banking, backfilling, loading, excavating, stockpiling, maintaining road berms, and loading trucks.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Prior hard rock experience. Preferred at least one year of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Preferred experience in maintenance and operation of mobile or construction equipment.
• Willing and able to work the Night Shift Schedule (6:30pm – 5:30am), overtime and weekends as needed.
• Willing to work outside in a variety of conditions.
• Dependable and punctual.
• High level of safety consciousness and clear understanding of equipment safety.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., safely climb ladders, and regularly walk on uneven ground.

Diverse Workforce

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with governing law.