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Equipment Operator

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Papillion, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

POSITION SUMMARY
McCarthy is looking for skilled Equipment Operators for a project in Papillion, NE.  In this role, you will operate a variety of construction equipment (excavators, dozers, loaders, off-road trucks, skid steers, etc.) in commercial, civil, or marine projects. The ideal applicant has 4 years of experience as an equipment operator and maneuvers equipment in a safe manner. 

McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals:

Safety-First Mindset

Paid Holidays (7)

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement

Professional Development

Referral Cash Bonuses!

McCarthy values our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things


RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes Crew Task Hazard Analysis (THA) logs daily

Recognize hazards and danger zones

Plan and execute work with minimum supervision

Read and interpret blueprints 

Properly identify soil types 

Complete shallow and deep trenching excavations activities 

Rough and fine grading with dozer 

Safely Load and unload materials

Drive water truck/off road truck

Completes machine load charts

Operate long reach excavator and motor grader

Operate walk behind roller compactor and plate compactor

Operate small construction equipment (front loader, mixer, forklift, and skid steer)

Inspect and provide basic maintenance on equipment 


QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience with self-perform earthwork operations in commercial, civil, or marine environments

Experience with excavator, wheel loader, track loader, tractor and pan.

Must be able to use laser level

Identify and use common construction materials, hand tools, and power/electrical tools (hammer, shovel, water pump, measuring tape, hammer drill, drill, Sawzall, skill-saw, vibrators, saw, demolition hammer, etc.) 

Understand construction terminology

Proven commitment to Safety

Work in an organized manner

Able to work night shifts when needed

Must have reliable transportation to/from the job site

Ability to work independently and follow instructions

Must be self-motivated and can work well with others

Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

Ability to perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of material weighing 50 pounds

Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces

Minimum age 18

Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization 


McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.

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