Equipment Operator Jobs in Mississippi
Equipment Operator jobs in Mississippi are open across Olive Branch, Byhalia, and Benoit and other Mississippi metros, with employers like Milwaukee Tool, United Rentals, and 5 G Harvesting hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Requisition ID: 184356
Position Summary
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
- Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
- Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
- Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
- May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
- Must have all required tools.
- U.S. Driver's License may be required.
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
- Ability to pass pre-access drug, alcohol and fit-for-duty testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 184356
Position Summary
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
- Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
- Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
- Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
- May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
- Must have all required tools.
- U.S. Driver's License may be required.
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
- Ability to pass pre-access drug, alcohol and fit-for-duty testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Equipment Operator Job Market in Mississippi
A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Milwaukee Tool9
- United Rentals3
- 5 G Harvesting2
- B&A Farms2
- Golding Timberlands2
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing10
- Agriculture & Farming9
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Retail2
- Automotive1
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment operator jobs across Mississippi.
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A or B for relevant equipment
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification
- Proven operating experience with heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, or bulldozers
- Ability to read grade stakes, blueprints, and site plans
- Physical ability to work outdoors in varied weather and terrain conditions
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Equipment Operator Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How many equipment operator jobs are there in Mississippi?
There are 81+ equipment operator openings in Mississippi on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Olive Branch, Byhalia, and Benoit. New positions post regularly as employers across Mississippi hire.
Which Mississippi cities have the most equipment operator jobs?
Olive Branch, Byhalia, and Benoit have the most equipment operator openings in Mississippi right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire equipment operators in Mississippi?
Employers hiring equipment operators in Mississippi include Milwaukee Tool, United Rentals, and 5 G Harvesting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote equipment operator jobs in Mississippi?
Yes. About 0% of equipment operator openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Mississippi metros.
How do I apply for equipment operator jobs in Mississippi?
You can apply to equipment operator jobs in Mississippi directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Mississippi location, then apply to each one that fits.
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