Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator – Overtime Eligible

Capital Quarries Company Inc; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

Job summary

Capital Materials is seeking an Equipment Operator for our Sedalia, MO quarry, offering full-time employment and a pay range of $18–$28 per hour based on experience and qualifications. The role requires operating heavy equipment, performing routine maintenance, and communicating with foreman and crew under varying weather conditions.

The position includes benefits eligibility and requires lifting up to 50 lbs, outdoor work, and willingness to travel or work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in the operations of heavy equipment
• Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record.
• Must be able to work as a team on all projects
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Reliable transportation
• Willing to travel/work out of town
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen, and background check

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner under varying weather conditions, while exposed to dampness, fumes, dust, electrical, mechanical and traffic hazards
• Operate one or more of the following pieces of heavy construction equipment skillfully, safely, and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations: scrapers, heavy graders, motor graders or blades, large trenchers, rock cutters, front end loaders (four cubic yards and over), heavy steel wheeled rollers, bulldozers and other light weight, medium weight, and heavy-duty equipment
• Routine maintenance on the equipment, to include keeping equipment clean and operable
• Communicate with foreman and coworkers regarding the daily job specifications
• Operate power driven machinery such as jack hammer, tamper, or other similarly sized equipment
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary
• Work with powered and non-powered hand tools (i.e. rakes, shovels, etc.)
• Work in a variety of positions throughout the day including standing, stooping, bending at the waist, at waist level, shoulder height and above the head
• Perform general labor duties when necessary

Job description

Capital Materials is seeking an Equipment Operator for our Sedalia, MO quarry, offering full-time employment and a pay range of $18–$28 per hour based on experience and qualifications. The role requires operating heavy equipment, performing routine maintenance, and communicating with foreman and crew under varying weather conditions.

The position includes benefits eligibility and requires lifting up to 50 lbs, outdoor work, and willingness to travel or work overtime as needed.