Top 81 equipment operator Jobs in des moines ia

Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic
Legacy Materials, LLC —Booneville, IA
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Heavy equipment operation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CDL Driver - Hydrovac
L&H Hydrovac —Ankeny, IA
- $38 - $41 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
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CDL Driver - Mixer Truck
CTI Ready Mix Inc. —Grimes, IA
- $26.50 - $33.50 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Four Seasons Excavation, Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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End Dump Truck Driver
Knox Trucking and Excavating —Ankeny, IA
- $27 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Background check
- Construction site
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Backfill Operator/Laborer
Pirc-Tobin Construction —Des Moines, IA
- $31 - $35 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Pass drug screening
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Baler/Loader Operator 1
International Paper —Des Moines, IA
- $23.76 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- English
- Forklift
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Equipment Operator - Des Moines, IA
TD&I Cable —Des Moines, IA
- $25 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- DOT physical examination
- Mid-level
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Equipment Operator
Alter Trading Corp —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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Excavator Operator - Utility Division
McAninch Corporation —Des Moines, IA
- Up to $39.36 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dump Truck Driver/Equipment Operator
Bailey's Excavating —Bondurant, IA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Construction Equipment Operator
Minturn, Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Seasonal
- CDL B
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Crane Operator I Midwest Region
SURE STEEL INC —West Des Moines, IA
- $35 - $41 an hour
- Construction site
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
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Operator (Gas Distribution)
Ellingson Trenchless LLC —Grimes, IA
- $37.68 - $40.00 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- CDL
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Equipment Operator
Reilly Construction Co., Inc. —Ankeny, IA
- Multiple hires
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Equipment Operator – Sewer/Underground Utilities
Elder Corporation —Des Moines, IA
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Equipment Operator
ForceSource —Des Moines, IA
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- CDL
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5d
Equipment Operator - 2026 Construction Season
Elder Corporation —Des Moines, IA
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Traveling Equipment Operator Telecom
TelCom Construction, LLC —Des Moines, IA
- $24 - $33 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Drill Operator (Gas Distribution)
Ellingson Trenchless LLC —Grimes, IA
- $37.67 - $40.00 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- CDL
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic

Legacy Materials, LLC
Booneville, IA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$23 - $28 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Customer communication
Outdoor work
Heavy equipment operation
Two-way radios for driver communication
Basic math
Trenching excavation method
In-person customer service
Moving
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Inspection reporting and documentation
Driver's License
Construction plans
Machine operation safety procedures
Following blueprint specifications
Hands-on mechanical technician experience
Trenching and excavation safety procedures
Root cause analysis
Production records
Mechanical knowledge
Construction trenching

Full Job Description

Job Title: Production Operator (Full Time / Part Time)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: Production Season Off-Production Season

Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM Saturday As Needed

The Production Operator position will:

Be responsible for all aspects of our sand and gravel operation. Your duties may vary from day to day, not limited to scale operations, heavy equipment operation, dredge operation, and a variety of other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Must be able to or willing to learn all site functions

2. Assist in plant operation, repairs and clean up

3. Perform pre-shift safety inspections on equipment, each and every time, no exceptions!

4. Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules and regulations

5. Perform duties with minimum supervision

6. Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies

7. Assist in continuous site improvements through use of performance standards

8. Attend all required continuing safety education per MSHA Compliance requirements

9. Must be willing and able to cross train with the Scale Operator position (full description available)

10. Serves as First Responder

11. Complete all other duties assigned by Superior(s)

Minimum Education and Experience

· At least minimum 1-year experience operating mobile heavy equipment is preferred but not required

· Must be 18 years of age or older

· Must be willing to maintain current driver license that meets state requirements and must be insurable

· CDL is desirable but not required

· Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Must be able to read and comprehend equipment operating manuals

· Must be able to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill [safety and efficiently]under a variety of working conditions and exercise independent judgement

· Must have knowledge of trenching and shoring standards

· Must be able to read, write, and do basic mathematical calculations in order to keep time and material records, and read blue prints or other project documents

· Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection reports

· Must be able to communicate effectively and respectfully both in person and on radio or CB with co-workers and customers

· Must be able to wear all required safety equipment

· Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner

· Must be able to read and interpret gauges

· Must be able to work independently and interdependently and possess a team-player mindset

· Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

Physical Requirements

· Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls

· Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distances up to 150 feet

· Must be able to climb on and off equipment to operate and service

· Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around mobile equipment

· Capable of lifting 75+ lbs with or without assistance

· Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day

· Must work outside in all weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions

· Must be able to work at various heights

Working Conditions

· Larger equipment is typically air conditioned. Outside assignments will require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry. May have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel, exhaust, noise, etc. Standard and specialized PPE will be provided however, it is your responsibility to provide cold weather gear.

· Occupational hazards such as those generally associated with ongoing exposure to moving machinery/equipment leading to cuts, bruises, burns, strains, back injuries and potentially more serious injuries

· A drug test and pre-employment physical is required. Subject to random alcohol and drug testing while employed

Personal

· Drama Free Work Environment: “Leave it at the gate”

· Well-groomed with appropriate attire

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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equipment operator jobs in des moines ia

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CDL Driver - Hydrovac

CDL Driver - Mixer Truck

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End Dump Truck Driver

Backfill Operator/Laborer

Baler/Loader Operator 1

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Excavator Operator - Utility Division

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Construction Equipment Operator

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