Heavy Equipment Operator
Date Posted: 2/10/2026
Job Snapshot
- Employee Type:
- Contract To Perm
- Location:
- O Fallon, MO
- Job Type:
- Engineering
- Date Posted:
- 2/10/2026
Job Description
Crown Staffing is now hiring a full time Heavy Equipment Operator in St. O’Fallon, MO!
Monday-Friday | 7:00am- 3:30pm | $19-21/Hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operate heavy equipment, including wheel loaders, to move, load, and stage raw materials, steel plate, pallets, and finished products in a safe and efficient manner.
- Manipulate equipment controls (pedals, levers, joysticks, and switches) to regulate speed, direction, and material handling according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
- Perform daily pre-shift and post-shift inspections of wheel loaders and other mobile equipment; identify defects, report malfunctions to supervision, and complete required inspection and shift reports.
- Clean and maintain heavy equipment and surrounding work areas to ensure safe operating conditions.
- Assist with material handling using additional equipment such as telehandlers, forklifts, or similar mobile machinery as needed.
- Conduct visual inspections of raw materials, including taking samples, recording material characteristics, and verifying receiving documentation.
- Communicate with management regarding inventory levels, material movement, and raw material selection.
- Maintain proper housekeeping in and around operational and production areas.
- Assist maintenance personnel with equipment upkeep and complete maintenance work orders as required.
- Perform daily inspections of lifting devices (chains, hooks, slings, wire rope) to ensure fitness for use.
- Utilize hand tools, cutting torches, plasma cutters, and welding equipment as required for production or material handling tasks.
- Support various tasks within the manufacturing process, including the production of helical steel pipe.
- Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum / Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Equipment)
- Wheel loader operating experience required.
- Previous experience operating heavy or mobile equipment in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work in changing ambient temperatures.
- Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods of time.
- Strong attention to safety and ability to recognize hazardous conditions.
- Steel-toe boots and sleeved shirts required (employee responsibility).
- Hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, and protective gloves provided by the company.
Benefits while working with Crown Staffing
- MEC Health, 24-Hour Group Accident, Short-Term Disability, Term Life and AD&, Dental Vision, Behavioral Health, IDX Social Plus, FreeRX
- Competitive pay
- Weekly pay
- Direct deposit with pay card option
- No fees for our services and ongoing support
- Opportunities for permanent placement and career advancement
- Supportive work environment focused on teamwork and employee welfare
APPLY NOW! Walk-ins welcome!
4122 Mexico Rd. St. Peters Mo 63376.
636-724-8298
