Heavy Equipment Operator

Job overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator role is onsite in Sioux Falls, SD, and pays $18–$35 per hour based on experience, with additional earning potential. Most work is local to the Sioux Falls area, with employees home each night. Lidel Construction works on underground utility installation and mass excavation. The operator supports utility and excavation projects by operating heavy equipment and performing varied onsite duties. The role emphasizes safe equipment use, maintenance awareness, and reliable teamwork; the employer is willing to train candidates eager to learn.

What you'll do

• Operate heavy equipment for underground utility installation and mass excavation
• perform a variety of onsite duties as needed
• understand equipment and maintenance procedures
• follow site safety requirements
• work reliably as part of a team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment operator

underground utilities

mass excavation

gps machines

full-time

sioux falls sd

lidel construction

$18–$35/hr

overtime available

health insurance

401(k) match

paid training

home each night

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution
• paid holidays and sick leave
• CDL bonus incentive program
• 401(k) match
• paid education and training
• safety training
• and PPE or work-boot reimbursement.

Why this role

Experience is preferred, but the employer is willing to train. GPS machine experience is a plus. Benefits include overtime availability, insurance, paid holidays and sick leave, CDL bonus incentives, 401(k) match, paid training, safety training, and PPE or work-boot reimbursement.

About the employer

Lidel Construction is hiring for this role. Industry: Site Preparation Contractors. Sector: 23.