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Heavy Equipment Operator & General Laborer

Rexburg, ID 83440

Posted: 07/16/2026 Industry: General Labor Job Number: 355 Pay Rate: 18.00

Job Description

Location: Rexburg/Tetonia area Pay rate: Starting From $18.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday 

Job description:

Gem State Staffing Idaho Falls is seeking hardworking and dependable individuals for a Heavy Equipment Operator & General Laborer position in the Tetonia and Rexburg, Idaho area. This role combines equipment operation with hands-on outdoor labor and is ideal for candidates with experience in construction, excavation, earthmoving, landscaping, site preparation, utilities, or heavy civil projects.

If you enjoy working outdoors, operating machinery, and performing physically demanding work, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently, including loaders, excavators, skid steers, and other construction machinery
  • Assist with site preparation, grading, excavation, and earthmoving projects
  • Perform general labor duties including shoveling, clearing debris, and site cleanup
  • Move materials using wheelbarrows and hand tools
  • Load, unload, and transport construction materials
  • Assist crews with trenching, landscaping, utility installation, and groundwork
  • Follow project plans and supervisor instructions
  • Conduct basic equipment inspections and report maintenance issues
  • Maintain a safe and organized work site
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • Previous heavy equipment operation experience preferred
  • Ability to perform physically demanding labor throughout the workday
  • Must be able to lift and carry 50+ pounds regularly
  • Experience using shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, and construction hand tools
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Strong work ethic and reliability
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Safety-conscious mindset and attention to detail
  • Valid driver's license preferred

Preferred Experience

  • Excavation
  • Earthmoving
  • Site development
  • Underground utilities
  • Construction labor
  • Landscaping
  • Grading and trenching
  • Skid steer operation
  • Loader operation
  • Construction equipment operation

Additional Information

Walk-In Interviews

Visit us for a walk-in interview Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 AM to 3:00 PM at:

Gem State Staffing
344 W 4th S
Rexburg, ID 83440

No appointment is necessary—just stop by during business hours to meet with our hiring team.

Complete Your Online Job Application

Save time by filling out our online employment application before your visit. Completing your application in advance helps speed up the hiring process.

Apply online here: https://gemstatestaffingjobs.com/apply/rexburg-application/

Questions?

Our team is here to help. Call or text us at (208)-356-9999 with any questions about our current job openings, the application process, or upcoming interviews.

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Rosie Garcia
Branch Manager-Idaho Falls & Rexburg

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