CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator
Quick Summary
CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator Location: West Chicago, ILJob Type: Full-Time | Direct HireStarting Pay: $26.
Requirements
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Three or more years operating heavy equipment, including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, grapple trucks, rail-bound equipment, tractors, and skid steers.
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An equivalent combination of training and experience may also be considered.
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40 hours guaranteed per week.
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Significant overtime; employees average 60+ hours per week, with some weeks reaching 70 hours.
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Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked outside Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.
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Additional compensation may include per diem, hotel pay for travel, and layover pay when applicable.
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Between field assignments, employees may complete safety training, preventive maintenance, and equipment servicing.
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Full-time employment with benefits.
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Pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Interview reminder: Bring steel-toed boots to the interview.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $54,080 a year
- 15% below the $63,492 median for Heavy Equipment Operator jobs on Jobera (138 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 28, 2026
- First seen
- October 28, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 72%
- Scored at
- October 28, 2026
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