Top 27 Equipment operator Jobs in Litchfield, Mn

0809_Heavy Equipment Operator
Meeker County —Litchfield, MN
- $26.26 - $35.28 an hour
- Online Application
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
EXCAVATOR
Knife River Corporation —Cold Spring, MN
- $27 - $35 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
Dozer / Loader Operator
Geislinger & Son's —Watkins, MN
- Seasonal
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Backhoe Operator
Geislinger & Son's —Watkins, MN
- Seasonal
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 3 years
DOZER OPERATOR - SEASONAL
Knife River Corporation —Cold Spring, MN
- $28 - $36 an hour
- Seasonal
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
Heavy Equipment Operator | Grading
Duininck Minnesota and South Dakota —Spicer, MN
- $25 - $45 an hour
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Ready Mix Driver
Duininck Concrete —Willmar, MN
- $28 - $33 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Home daily
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Equipment Operator
Dem-Con Companies —Hawick, MN
- $30 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Outdoor work
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Underground Equipment Operator - Cold Spring, MN
TD&I Cable —Cold Spring, MN
- $25 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- DOT physical examination
- Mid-level
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Asphalt Plant Operator
Duininck Minnesota and South Dakota —Spicer, MN
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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3d
Utility Operator | Paving Crew
Duininck Minnesota and South Dakota —Spicer, MN
- $24 - $40 an hour
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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6d
Screed Operator | Paving
Duininck Minnesota and South Dakota —Spicer, MN
- $29 - $37 an hour
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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6d
Paver Operator
Duininck Minnesota and South Dakota —Spicer, MN
- $25 - $37 an hour
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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6d
Underground Drill Operator
TD&I Cable —Cold Spring, MN
- $24 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- DOT physical examination
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0809_Heavy Equipment Operator

Meeker County -
Litchfield, MN

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Job Details

$26.26 - $35.28 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Loan assistance
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Equipment service recordkeeping
Safe work practices
Computer operation
Customer communication
Commercial truck driving
Minor mechanical vehicle repair
Moving
CDL A
Safety hazards
Desktop applications
Air Brake Endorsement
Individual consumer customer service
Computer skills
Vehicle maintenance logs
Defensive driving
Preventive machine maintenance
Mechanical systems repair

Full Job Description

Close Date: August 9, 2026

Position will stay open until filled.

Submit cover letter and resume with online application.

Job Description

The second level of the Public Works Series is responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled manual labor by maintaining and repairing County highways, township roads, bridges, and other properties. Responsibilities may include operating heavy equipment for the maintenance of highways and bridges; and performing manual labor to maintain roads and other properties.

Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Operates a wide variety of medium to heavy equipment, which may include tandem dump trucks, snowplows, tractors/mowers, motor graders, chainsaws, front-end loaders, and/or other related equipment, to maintain highways, bridges, facilities, other properties, and equipment.

Performs semi-skilled and skilled manual labor for highway, bridge, and other maintenance, including removing snow and ice from roadways; and graveling, patching, crack sealing, grading roads, work zone flagging, and assisting with sign replacements and painted pavement message installations.

Performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance and repairs on applicable vehicles and equipment, and inspects work performed by contractors. Performs building and grounds cleaning and maintenance at county shops. Indirectly supervises part-time employees assisting in ditch mowing, snow & ice removal, or other operations, as necessary.

Prepares, updates, and maintains a variety of logs, records, and/or equipment maintenance schedules.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education and/or Experience

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or G.E.D and two years equipment operation or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents in this class typically require:

Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement and no restrictions.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicable medium and heavy equipment;

Equipment maintenance and repair principles and practices;

Occupational hazards and safe work methods;

Safe driving practices;

Customer service principles;

Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Operating a variety of medium to heavy equipment;

Performing preventive maintenance to applicable equipment;

Preparing and maintaining a records and logs;

Transporting equipment to work sites;

Providing customer service;

Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications;

Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

FUNCTIONAL SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

Positions assigned to Blade Operator may be responsible for:

Operating a motor grader for summer maintenance as well as snow & ice removal of County and Township roads.

Communicating regularly with Township officials and attending Township meetings, as necessary, to discuss Township road concerns.

Positions assigned to the Litchfield Crew may be responsible for:

Routine participation in crew operations and equipment knowledge as it relates to crack sealing, patching, shoulder maintenance, and other roadway maintenance crew activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; intense noise and work in close proximity to roadway traffic.

Additional Information

2026 Salary Information: GRADE LEVEL: HB23 STARTING SALARY: $26.26

Full range for candidates with direct experience is $26.26-$35.28.

In addition to competitive starting wages that are based on experience and education Meeker County also offers the following benefits:

24-hour vacation bank upon hire for FT employees pro-rated for PT employees

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 Paid holidays

Retirement pension through MN PERA

Student Loan Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employment with Meeker County qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Referral Program

Catastrophic Medical Leave Program

Employee Recognition Program

$20,000 Basic Life Insurance at no-cost to eligible employees

County contribution towards Health Savings Accounts

Medical Insurance

Spending Accounts (HSA, VEBA & FSA)

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Vision Insurance

Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital

Employee Assistance Program

For detailed information about Meeker County Employee Benefits, please go to our website:

https://www.hrconnection.com/default.aspx?u=MeekerCounty&p=Meeker1

Meeker County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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