Top 38 Operator backhoe Jobs in Columbus

Skid Steer Operator/CDL A Driver
WorkRocket —Columbus, OH
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Hazmat Endorsement
- CDL A
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator
SWACO —Grove City, OH
- $31.35 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- DOT physical examination
- CDL A
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Jess Howard Electric —Blacklick, OH
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator
SWACO —Columbus, OH
- $31.35 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- DOT physical examination
- CDL A
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
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Operator
Geotex Construction Services Inc —Columbus, OH
- $28 - $47 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Kurtz Bros Inc —Columbus, OH
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Operator I
Thompson Excavation —Columbus, OH
- $22 - $30 an hour
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator
NPL Construction (S4) —Columbus, OH
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Heavy Equipment Operator
Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC —New Albany, OH
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
Equipment Operators
Team Fishel —Columbus, OH
- $24 - $32 an hour
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
Level One Equipment Operator
Eramo & Sons —Hilliard, OH
- Monday to Friday
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Residential
Excavation Crew Leader
Trades Holding —Blacklick, OH
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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3d
Foreman - Heavy Civil Construction/Soil Stabilization
Cem Base —Ohio
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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3d
Day Diesel Mechanic - Full-Time
Sweeping Corporation of America —Columbus, OH
- $25 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Telecom Buried Foreman – Fiber Construction
Congruex —Columbus, OH
- $35 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Relocation assistance
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4d
Level Two Equipment Operator
Eramo & Sons —Hilliard, OH
- Monday to Friday
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Residential
Drill Operator
PrimeTech Communications —Columbus, OH
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- No high school diploma
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Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator – Track Hoe (Heavy Civil:WD)
Distro —Columbus, OH
- $33 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Construction site
- Senior level
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Heavy Equipment Operator-Alexandria Location
Kurtz Bros Inc —Alexandria, OH
- $17 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Pump Truck Operator - Industrial Operator
Haven Services, LLC - Columbus Region —Columbus, OH
- $22 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- CDL B
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Skid Steer Operator/CDL A Driver

WorkRocket -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 - $35 an hour

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance

Qualifications

Construction site clearing
Vehicle inspections
Load securing rigging method
Automotive preventive maintenance inspections
Hazmat Endorsement
Bulldozers
Safety regulations
CDL A
Truck delivery (delivery method)
Mid-level
Performing regular vehicle safety checks
Utility locating for construction industry
Machine operation safety procedures
Driver log management
Mechanical inspection for vehicle damage
Hazard identification and correction
Construction material transportation
Loader operation
Vehicle maintenance documentation
Industrial equipment
Truck loading and unloading
Automotive service record keeping
Skid steer loader
Crane
Hours of Service (HOS) regulations
Accident reporting
Working on construction projects
2 years
Construction grading
Construction hauling

Full Job Description

These hands-on construction positions are built for hardworking individuals who are ready to hit the road, put in the hours, and be rewarded for their effort. Crew members travel across the country working on important projects while earning a strong hourly wage, averaging 20–25 hours of overtime each week, and receiving a $135 daily per diem. For those looking to build a long-term career, there are excellent opportunities for advancement and growth within the company.

Phillips Power is seeking Skid Steer Operators and CDL A Drivers to join their team in Columbus, OH.

If you have 2+ years of experience operating heavy construction equipment or a valid CDL A license with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement, these are opportunities you need to explore! Both positions require extensive travel and performing general labor duties on job sites.

Why join the Phillips team:

Excellent pay and extensive overtime: Skid Steer Operators earn up to $150,000/year (paid hourly at $25-$31/hour plus incentives). CDL A Drivers earn up to $160,000/year (paid hourly at $30-$35/hour plus incentive). Most operators and drivers work 60-65 hours per week

$135/day per diem

Eligibility for benefits the first of the month following 60 days of employment – Including medical, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance, PTO, paid maternity leave, student debt program and 401K with match after 6 months.

Company stability – Phillips is a national contractor that is registered to do business in all 50 states, currently has a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, and owns and operates an extensive fleet of heavy and specialized pieces of equipment. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Phillips maintains regional offices in Florida, Ohio, and Colorado.

Employee longevity – At Phillips, our greatest resource is our employees, and we are proud to have many second and third generation employees that have chosen to build their careers with Phillips.

Commitment to safety – Phillips is a People First company, and we hold safety as an imperative above all other objectives. A safe workplace and workforce is the only acceptable way to do business – and the only way to take care of the community, the people, and the environment.

Advancement – Recognizing that our employees are Phillips’s competitive advantage, we strive to deliver the structure, support, and guidance needed for our employees to excel and support the growth of our company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Skid Steer Operator:

Learn and follow safety regulations

Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects

Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work

Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met

Adjust hand wheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms

Start engines; move throttles, switches, or levers; or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes

Coordinate machine actions with other activities, position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members

Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment

Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability

Drive and maneuver equipment with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain

CDL A Driver:

Check transport vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment are in good working order and in accordance with DOT requirements.

Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.

Maintain logs of working hours and/or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.

Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations.

Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, earth moving equipment, general construction and forestry machinery, or other materials.

Ability to understand and comply with safety considerations as set herein and others required for the position.

About the Company: Phillips Power is a turnkey provider of power infrastructure solutions that connect communities to reliable energy. With an emphasis on integrated project delivery, the company offers comprehensive services spanning transmission, distribution, substations, renewable energy integration, and grid modernization. Phillips Power is committed to executing complex projects with integrity, safety, quality, and production excellence building a more resilient energy future for communities nationwide.

Phillips is a privately owned, woman-owned enterprise delivering critical infrastructure solutions across the water, power, industrial, mining, and environmental markets. With a legacy of over 70 years, Phillips stands as a trusted partner providing integrated solutions that safeguard essential systems, strengthen communities, and build infrastructure that matters.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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