Equipment Operator in Nitro
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, General Labor, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Construction Labor & Trades
Job Description
People Ready of So. Charleston, WV is now hiring Equipment Operators in Nitro, WV!
As a People Ready associate you'll benefit from- Connections and experience with some of the top companies in your area
- Great benefit package options
- Get matched to jobs quickly.
- Competitive pay and steady schedule
- The ability to see your schedule and track your hours right from our easy-to-use app, Job Stack!
The pay rate for this job is $16 - $16 / hour*
What You'll Be Doing as an Equipment Operator- Working outdoors in appropriate safety and protective equipment
- Operating a variety of heavy equipment safely via hand signals, radio communication and using occupant safety devices
- Performing pre-operational checks of equipment as well as basic maintenance on track or rubber tire undercarriage, buckets, and attachments; lubricating equipment components and attachments
- Completing and maintaining equipment log sheets and reports
- Performing site planning and setup by assessing jobsite conditions and identifying or selecting appropriate attachments for the work to be done
- Acquiring and using a knowledge of earthmoving fundamentals (soil characteristics, ground conditions, map reading) as well as relevant health and safety acts, municipal codes and bylaws, natural gas regulations, and the Highway Traffic Act
- Working cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers
- Continuously learning about new techniques/equipment in order to operate safely while maintaining productivity
Shift timings
- All Available
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of to be considered for employment with People Ready
- Possess a valid certification and minimum five years' experience with heavy construction equipment and trucks and/or three years performing maintenance on heavy equipment
- Working knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, electronics, electronics, and Department of Transportation regulations
- Valid driver's license
- Tools of the trade and ability to bring them to the jobsite
- References to verify the professional skills and experience you bring to the team
- Able to occasionally lift and move more than 50 pounds and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
- Background check and Drug test required
- Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short-term . More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Blue Associates .
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Company DescriptionAt People Ready, we make a difference:
People Ready is an industry-leading general and skilled labor staffing provider for retail, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, energy, construction, hospitality, and other industries. The daily impact that we have on the lives of job seekers and our customers’ businesses is something that we’re…
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