Excavator and Heavy Equipment Operator

Mainline Contracting, Inc., Rapid City, SD

Excavator and heavy equipment operator for Mainline Contracting in Rapid City, SD. Full-time, $24.00 to $32.00 per hour, 40 to 70 hours per week with day shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. Requires a valid driver's license and ability to lift at least 100 pounds.

What the posting says about criminal records

The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Last checked Oct 20, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.

Overview

Mainline Contracting is hiring a full-time excavator and heavy equipment operator in Rapid City, SD. The role involves excavating trenches for pipe installation, working with trench boxes and shoring, reading plans and grades, and servicing equipment. Pay is $24.00 to $32.00 per hour with a benefits package and year round work. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Experience in heavy equipment and mechanically inclined
• Math skills for slope and grade calculations
• Valid driver's license
• Physically capable of manual work, able to lift at least 100 pounds
• Excavator 5 years, loader 3 years, water and sewer installation experience required

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• AFLAC
• IRA
• PTO
• Holidays
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Job details

Location

Rapid City, SD

Pay

$24 to $32 per hour

Job type

Full-time

Industry

Construction and Skilled Trades

Posted

Aug 22, 2023

Drug test

Not stated