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Heavy Equipment Operator

Smoky Hill Construction
Salina, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026

Smoky Hill, Construction has an IMMEDIATE opening for a Heavy Equipment Operator.

Smoky Hill, LLC is a respected small business based in Salina, KS since 1971.  Our firm offers expertise in all types of heavy construction and operates in central Kansas. Our mission is to empower our team to become successful craftsmen who take pride in building great projects, families, and communities.

Smoky Hill, LLC has an Immediate Opening for a Heavy Equipment Operator. Depending on location of job and personal residence, employees may need to travel 5 days a week. Travel per diem may apply.

Applicants with experience in heavy construction such as water and sewer pipelines and concrete paving are a plus. We are willing to train the right individual. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today!

Heavy Equipment Operator Requirements

  • 5 years’ experience operating excavator, loader, scraper, bulldozer, grader-type machinery
  • Must meet basic work requirements including physical and operational duties
  • Must be willing to travel
  • Must be able to effectively read and comprehend information
  • Must have excellent attendance

Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description

  • Responsible for operating equipment such as loaders, skid steer, tractors, etc. as well as excavator, loader, scraper, bulldozer, grader-type machinery
  • Must be able and willing to perform labor and/or other work when not operating
  • Must always put safety first and be aware of company safety policies
  • Must be able to work efficiently with others

Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits

Smoky Hill Construction offers competitive pay with subsistence, health insurance, and retirement package. We are a drug free workplace; pre-employment drug screen and physical base line testing is required.

We use Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) to provide proof of employment eligibility.

Smoky Hill Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Heavy Equipment Operator Wages & Benefits:

  • Competitive Wages, From $18.00 per hour
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan (after 2 years)
  • Available PTO (8 days)
  • Paid Holidays (2 days)
  • Bad weather compensation (5 days)
  • Motel Allowance
  • Travel Allowance

Questions: Contact Casey Thaxton (HR Manager) 785-825-1224.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

  • Heavy equipment operation: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $18 - $28

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