Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

Bettiscompanies; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plan

EAP

Training & safety

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. is seeking a Loader Operator to move, load, and handle materials using heavy equipment across multiple Midwest projects. The position begins in Odessa, NE, with travel required to nearby states, and offers competitive pay plus per diem.

You must be 18+, legally eligible to work in the U.S., hold a valid driver’s license, and pass pre-employment testing. High school diploma or GED is required, with extensive safety training and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must complete pre-employment testing including a drug screen and physical.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Travel is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of asphalt plant and plant employees.
• Operate trucks, screeds, rollers, pavers, and front-end loaders per job specs.
• Transport equipment to/from production sites as needed and assist in maintenance.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment and machinery.
• Report problems or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or shop personnel.
• Set up and tear down equipment as required.
• Maintain a clean job site and secure tools daily.
• Coordinate with contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors to complete jobs.
• Use hand tools such as rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows; assist in general labor tasks.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reliable transportation

Travel ready

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. is seeking a Loader Operator to move, load, and handle materials using heavy equipment across multiple Midwest projects. The position begins in Odessa, NE, with travel required to nearby states, and offers competitive pay plus per diem.

You must be 18+, legally eligible to work in the U.S., hold a valid driver’s license, and pass pre-employment testing. High school diploma or GED is required, with extensive safety training and benefits provided.