Heavy Equipment Operator Job at The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska (Macy)

Heavy Equipment Operator

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

Location:
United States , Macy

Category:
Physical Work

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

20.00 - 23.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

SUMMARY: As a heavy equipment operator you will be required to drive and control construction equipment. Including bulldozers, forklifts, backhoes, dump trucks, cargo trucks, snow plows, large mowers, and other heavy equipment specifically required for the assigned project. Handle loading and excavation machines to dig and lift sand, gravel and earth. Operate paving surface equipment to spread concrete and asphalt during the construction of roadways. Operate Pile-Driver equipment to hammer heavy beams of wood, concrete and steel into the ground.

Job Responsibility:

Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the Omaha Tribes operating safety policies and procedures
Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental performance
Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers
Ensure the equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean and stored in a safe manner
Collect and dispose of scrap, excess materials and refuse
Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine setting or material flow and indicate low spots for workers to add material
Complete the required paper work, reporting and other documentation daily, weekly and monthly
Adhere to the Omaha Tribe Code of conduct and work ethic standards
Comply with the Omaha Tribe EO, Sexual Harassment, Alcohol and Drug free policy at all times
Must have good time management skills
Must have good problem solving skills

Requirements:

High school Diploma or GED required
Moderate to Advanced experience required with the following Machinery, Dozer, Backhoe, 3 ton hauler, forklift, snow plow, dump trucks, cargo trucks, large mowers and tractors
Certified CDL, Driving vehicles on state roadways that require a CDL
Must possess a Valid State Driver's license
Must be able to obtain a CDL if not already qualified
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Will be required to climb in and out of large equipment
Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen

What we offer:

401(a)
16+ Paid Holidays - Vacation
Accrued Sick Leave
Other Leave (Jury Duty/Military/Education/Religious/Cultural/Birthday/Maternity/Paternity)
Cost Effective - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
$30,000 Life Insurance
$25,000 or $50,000 Voluntarily Life Insurance
FMLA
Short-Term Disability

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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