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Heavy Equipment Jobs in West Des Moines, IA

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Granger, IA30+ days ago

Full-time

All candidates must have the ability to show up to work on time, possess a strong work ethic, show a willingness to learn, have a positive attitude and exhibit a thorough understanding of construction site safety. Our team is Driven, taking on each task with a “can-do” attitude and always putting our People First, whether that’s who we’re working with day-to-day or the employees that keep our company up and running.

Des Moines, IA30+ days ago

$22–$32 Per Hour

Duke Rentals is seeking a Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic at our Des Moines, IA location. Ability to operate a variety of aerial lift equipment & related tools.

DES MOINES, Iowa13 days ago

$25–$40 Per Hour

Operate heavy equipment, mini-ex trencher, fiber plow & reel trailers to install and maintain telecom outside plant fiber coax copper. If you are an 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!

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Des Moines, IA5 days ago

Operate heavy equipment including dozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, cranes, and concrete mixers on construction sites. Familiarity with different types of heavy machinery including Caterpillar equipment, farm machinery, and tankers is advantageous.

Johnston, IA30+ days ago

CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.

Johnston, IA30+ days ago

We have completed a wide variety of projects including highway and street paving, commercial paving projects, parking lot construction, custom asphalt milling, and chip sealing. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Johnston, IA30+ days ago

The materials produced by Hallett Materials are used in the construction of new highways, bridges and buildings as well as landscaping and maintenance projects. Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.

EARLHAM, IA30+ days ago

Ideal Candidate Will: Be able to operate, or willing to learn to operate, a variety of mobile mining equipment including haul trucks, motor graders, water trucks, loaders, and more. Both roles offer hands-on training and the opportunity to cross-train on additional heavy mining equipment, while also supporting general plant operations.

Altoona, IA30+ days ago

$25–$50 Per Hour

This opportunity is ideal for diesel mechanics with hands-on experience working on on-highway heavy-duty diesel trucks, including Detroit Diesel engines (Series 60 and newer), Cummins, CAT, PACCAR, International, and related platforms. Interstate Power Systems is hiring Mid-Level and Experienced Heavy-Duty Diesel Technicians at our Altoona, Iowa location.

Des Moines, IA21 days ago

$20–$33 Per Hour

The Mechanic/Heavy Duty Vehicle Technician will diagnose and repair diesel engines and other powertrain components, air brakes, steering and suspension systems, electrical systems, and diesel emission systems. Work environment may involve hazards such as diesel exhaust, brake dust, grease, antifreeze, and other elements associated with vehicle repair.

Altoona, IA30+ days ago

$25–$50 Per Hour

Des Moines, Iowa30+ days ago

$70,000–$80,000 Per Year

Your work directly supports Iowa’s growing industrial, agricultural processing, and manufacturing sectors—helping keep facilities safe and operations running smoothly. Candidates with experience in boilers, pressure vessels, welding, NDT/NDI, or Navy nuclear operations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Granger, IA30+ days ago

Full-time

Excavator Operators are also responsible for excavating, locating existing utilities, use of trench shoring equipment, handling materials, and equipment care on seasonal projects. Our team is Driven, taking on each task with a “can-do” attitude and always putting our People First, whether that’s who we’re working with day-to-day or the employees that keep our company up and running.

Granger, IA30+ days ago

Full-time

We offer a wide range of construction solutions, including seeding, sodding, mulching, silt fence installation and storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) management. Our team is Driven, taking on each task with a “can-do” attitude and always putting our People First, whether that’s who we’re working with day-to-day or the employees that keep our company up and running.

Des Moines, IA15 days ago

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working on equipment, operating machinery, and supporting farm operations hands-on, especially in a fast-paced agricultural environment. The ideal candidate has experience working with tractors, combines, sprayers, implements, diesel engines, and agricultural equipment, along with a strong work ethic and commitment to safety.

Winterset, IA30+ days ago

As a Hydrovac Operator, you’ll operate specialized excavation equipment, lead a field crew, and play a key role in completing high-impact projects safely and efficiently. Perform hydro excavation tasks such as utility exposure, slot trenching, and debris removal.

Altoona, Iowa30+ days ago

$23–$28

At Ziegler Industries, we’re looking for skilled and safety-focused Operators to run industrial vacuum trucks, high-pressure water blasters, and other heavy-duty cleaning equipment. What You’ll Be Doing (Your Daily Mission):Drive & Operate Equipment: Transport, set up, and operate industrial vacuum trucks & hydroblasting machines for hazardous and non-hazardous cleanups.

Des Moines, IA22 days ago

$28.09–$31.12 Per Hour

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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Des Moines, Iowa5 days ago

Des Moines, IA12 days ago

$29.85–$45.16 Per Hour

Monitor all product movements in to and out of the terminal and/or station via main line, loading racks, or unloading skids, including: mainline operations, transferring product to storage vessels; making valve lineups, operating refined product pumps; performing product sampling, running samples for analysis on in house lab equipment; measurement of location physical stock, meters, and additive variances. Through our approximately 60,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future.

Waukee, IA17 days ago

In this role, you will perform a variety of tasks related to the construction of interior projects, including material handling, operating hand and power tools, and assisting skilled tradespeople. Operate basic hand tools, powered hand tools (e.g., drills, grinders), metal cutting saws, and material handling equipment.

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Heavy Equipment Jobs in West Des Moines, IA

Jobs

Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer)Absolute Group

Heavy Equipment Shop Technician | HIRING IMMEDIATELY | Des Moines, IADuke Rentals

Equipment OperatorTradesmen International, Inc.

Equipment Operator/ Truck DriverForceSource

Equipment Operator - Danville, IACRH Americas

Equipment Operator - Le Grand, IACRH Americas

Equipment Operator - Johnston, IACRH Americas

Equipment Operator - Des Moines, IACRH Americas

Equipment Operator-CDL a PLUS!MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC

Heavy Duty Diesel MechanicInterstate Companies

Mechanic/Heavy Duty Vehicle TechnicianSpee-Dee Delivery Service

Heavy Duty Diesel MechanicInterstate Companies Inc

Pressure Equipment Compliance Inspector(Trainee)Veterans Prime, Inc.

Equipment Operator (Excavator - Utility Crew)Absolute Group

Equipment OperatorAbsolute Group

Farm Equipment Mechanic/Semi DriverForceSource

Hydrovac OperatorL&H Hydrovac, LLC

CDL B OperatorZiegler Industries

Power Plant Utility/Operator - Co-Generation - Des Moines, IAADM

Production Operator - Bldg 3Kemin

Operator USWONEOK, Inc

Construction Laborer - Waukee, IowaO'Brien Construction

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