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Heavy equipment operator Jobs in Topeka ks

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Sherwood CompaniesTopeka, KS, United States
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1718 Owner Operator

1718 Owner Operator

DriveLine SolutionsTopeka, KS, United States
$75.00 hourly
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Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Level II

Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Level II

Blue Water ThinkingTopeka, KS, US
$50.67 hourly
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New Equipment Territory Sales Rep

New Equipment Territory Sales Rep

EquipmentShareTopeka, KS
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Operator IV

Operator IV

ADMTopeka
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Farm Equipment Operator

Farm Equipment Operator

Farm Job SearchKansas
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Operator Tunnel

Operator Tunnel

AramarkTopeka, KS, US
Full-time
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Equipment Service Technician

Equipment Service Technician

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling CompanyTOPEKA, KS, US
$22.00 hourly
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District 3 - Heavy Equipment Operator

District 3 - Heavy Equipment Operator

The State of OklahomaPottawatomie County
$40,000.00–$46,500.00 yearly
Full-time
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Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

State of KansasNemaha County
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Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Della InfotechTopeka, KS, United States
Full-time
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Equipment Service Technician - TOPEKA

Equipment Service Technician - TOPEKA

Heartland Coca-ColaTOPEKA, KS, US
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Powerhouse Operator - Topeka, KS

Powerhouse Operator - Topeka, KS

GoodyearTopeka, KS, US
$42.83 hourly
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Surgical Equipment Repair Technician

Surgical Equipment Repair Technician

AgilitiRepair Center and Rigid Lab, Kansas
Full-time
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Ameritrack Heavy Equipment Operator - Kansas

Ameritrack Heavy Equipment Operator - Kansas

Marmon Railroad ServicesRemote, Kansas
Remote
Full-time
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Equipment Operator / Site Underground

Equipment Operator / Site Underground

Torgeson Electric CompanyTopeka, KS, USA
Full-time
Quick Apply
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LOADER OPERATOR - HAMM

LOADER OPERATOR - HAMM

Summit Materials Inc.KS, United States
$19.00–$20.00 hourly
Full-time
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Equipment Finance Sales Executive

Equipment Finance Sales Executive

VirtualVocationsTopeka, Kansas, United States
Full-time
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Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Sherwood CompaniesTopeka, KS, United States
30+ days ago
Job description

Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water / waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt / concrete paving and water / wastewater treatment plants.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The employee is responsible for operating heavy equipment used for moving or grading earth, applying concrete, asphalt or other materials to road beds or equipment used for tamping gravel, dirt or other materials. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. Travel may be required.

BENEFITS

  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term disability
  • 401(k) with match
  • Yearly boot reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program

ACTIVITIES / TASKS / SCOPE

  • Keep work area clean, orderly and safe
  • Could operate graders, roller, booms, dozers, scrapers, blades, loaders, etc. to move and grade earth
  • Move levers, depress foot pedals and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders or backhoes
  • Perform minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment
  • Understand the use of equipment in various jobs such as : trenching, excavating, loading, leveling, rough grading and finishing
  • Become familiar with digging plans and with efficient and safe digging procedures
  • Observe hand signals, grade stakes or other markings when operating machines to work can be performed to specifications
  • Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete
  • Move materials over short distances
  • Other duties as assigned
  • INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES

  • Work Standards
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Initiating Action
  • Adaptability
  • Contributing to Team Success
  • Managing Work (Time Management)
  • Communication
  • EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  • High School or Degree or GED required
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • 2-3 years of experience of heavy equipment operation in heavy highway or farm experience preferred
  • CERTIFICATION / OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools
  • Mathematics
  • Operation monitoring
  • Control precision
  • Depth perception
  • Manual dexterity
  • Reaction time
  • Coordination
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, walk, climb ladders, reach, grasp, push / pull, twist, and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)
  • Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions
  • Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to effectively verbally communicate, see close and at distances, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)