General Labor- Excavation
Hiring bonus: $25 — Express Employment Professionals pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Express Employment Professionals
- Location
- Clifton, IL
- Job type
- Temporary
- Pay
- $17.00-$17.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Machine Operator
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $17.00
- Weekly
- $680
- Yearly (full-time)
- $35,360
This job pays about $17.00/hour — 15% below the median for Machine Operator jobs in Illinois ($20.06/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Machine Operator jobs in Illinois right now
- 11 open Machine Operator jobs in Illinois from 2 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $16.50 – $22.75/hour, median $19.50/hour.
- Typical Machine Operator pay in Illinois: $20.06/hour ($41,725/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Express Employment Professionals ($19.25/hour across 10 jobs).
Job description
Dig Into Your Future | Weekly Pay + Benefits
Position: Entry-Level Excavator & General Laborer
Location: Clifton, IL
Pay: $17/hour + Prevailing Wages Available Ready to roll up your sleeves, make great money, and learn hands-on skills? Join our crew installing field tile, running excavation equipment, and keeping worksites running smoothly. No experience? No problem—we’ll train you to operate like a pro. What You’ll Do:
Location: Clifton, IL
Pay: $17/hour + Prevailing Wages Available Ready to roll up your sleeves, make great money, and learn hands-on skills? Join our crew installing field tile, running excavation equipment, and keeping worksites running smoothly. No experience? No problem—we’ll train you to operate like a pro. What You’ll Do:
- Assist with field tile installation and excavation projects
- Operate or support operation of heavy equipment (training provided)
- Prepare job sites and maintain clean, safe work areas
- Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a team-focused environment
- Strong work ethic and “can-dig” attitude
- Willingness to learn and work outdoors in all weather
- Reliability and commitment to showing up for your team
- Weekly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance & short-term disability
- Referral bonuses
- Opportunities for growth & advancement
- Supportive team environment
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