Heavy Equipment Operator - $83.69 to $88.22/HR, Prevailing Wage

Job description

Civil construction firm specializing underground utility projects (water, storm sewer) is currently seeking experienced heavy equipment operators. The right candidates will have a minimum of 5 years experience operating large excavators and dozers. Punctuality and reliable transportation is required.
Drug testing is a condition of employment.
Pays prevailing wage.

Walk-ins welcome between 9AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday at 20607 State Route 9 SE Snohomish WA 98296.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to successful completion of construction and engineering work.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Knowledge of State, County and City codes and requirements.
• Operate all heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and related equipment in a safe and secure way.
• Perform finish dozer work and ability to grade +- .10
• Dig main lines
• Read plan and set the lasers
• Operate the equipment in such a way as to prevent accidents and damage of property.
• Perform periodical safety, maintenance or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of the equipment and make minor repairs if needed.
• Inform and advise the management or repairmen for major repairs or maintenance.
• Perform road work, clearing, grading, main line digging, storm, sewer, water and dry utilities and fine grading.
• Operate the equipment manually and also through the use of lasers.

Knowledge Requirement
A heavy equipment operator must possess knowledge to perform work satisfactorily. The essential criteria must include the knowledge of:

• Must have ability to read the plans, survey stakes and know how to set the lasers
• Minor repair of equipment
• Workplace safety practices

Qualifications

• Must have physical and mental ability to withstand strenuous work environments. Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Possess the physical strength to operate heavy and power-driven equipment
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to communicate and interact both verbally and written
• A keen eye to details and good decision making skills
• Managing of emergency situations, work pressure and stress
• Ability to complete work projects on time and in an effective manner
• Devoted to following code of ethics
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83.69 to $88.22/HR, Prevailing Wage

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 5 years
• Civil construction: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations