Heavy Equipment Operator - Spotter

Heavy Equipment Operator / Spotter – $20–$23/hr – Full‑Time Lincoln, NE | Large‑Scale Data Center Project

Now hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators & Spotters for a major, long‑term data center project within 20 miles of Lincoln. If you want steady work, a strong safety culture, and the chance to operate a wide range of machines on a high‑profile commercial job—this is it.

• $20–$23/hr

• Full‑time, year‑round work

• Consistent hours on a single, large project

You’ll work across earthwork and civil construction phases working with/ using equipment such as:

• Dozers
• Excavators
• Track loaders
• CAT 627 belly scrapers
• Motor graders
• Front‑end loaders
• Skid steers
• Tractors

You’ll also support the crew with spotting duties to help maintain job‑site safety and efficiency.

• Operate heavy equipment on active commercial sites
• Perform grading, trenching, excavation, and loading
• Switch between equipment as project needs change
• Spot equipment to ensure a safe work zone
• Work closely with crew members on earthwork activities
• Follow safety standards and project guidelines

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience
• Strong ability to run excavators, dozers, and track loaders
• Reliable, hard‑working, and safety‑focused

• Experience with graders, skid steers, and wheel loaders
• OSHA‑10 (free certification provided if needed)

• Outdoor commercial job sites
• Within 20 miles of Lincoln (primarily south/southeast)
• Large‑scale, fast‑moving data center project
• Work in various weather conditions

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, NE.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln, NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.