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Operating Engineer

Pepper Construction Group
Barrington, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

Operate heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently to support construction, excavation, grading, paving, lifting, and material handling activities while following project specifications and safety regulations.

Common Duties & Responsibilities

  • Operate heavy equipment such as:
    • Excavators
    • Bulldozers
    • Loaders
    • Cranes
    • Backhoes
    • Graders
    • Forklifts
    • Rollers and compactors
  • Read and follow site plans, grade stakes, and project instructions
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance
  • Identify and report mechanical or safety issues
  • Work closely with superintendents, laborers, and trade crews
  • Follow OSHA and company safety procedures
  • Maintain accurate work logs and equipment records
  • Assist with site preparation, trenching, lifting, grading, demolition, or paving operations
  • Ensure proper equipment setup and shutdown procedures
Pepper Construction pays at union scale with union benefits.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

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