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## Description **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **Equipment Operators** for projects located in the **Joplin, MO area**. This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $25-32/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Equipment Operator and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! **Job Scope:** - Operate various equipment such as excavators, skid steers, articulating boom lifts, and Class 1-7 industrial powered trucks - Foundation preparation - Work on concrete driveways and sidewalks - Grade, dig and move dirt - Transport heavy materials - Grade ground for foundation work ## Company Details Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: - Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked - Vacation Pay - Health insurance - 401(k) retirement savings plan Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability “**Be Safe” from fraud!** Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request. Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. ## Location US-MO-REPUBLIC
Salary estimate
$25 – $32/yr
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Skills for this role
ExcelCommunication
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