Equipment Operator

ERRG; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ERRG is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to operate earth-moving machinery at environmental construction sites in Washington. The role involves excavating, moving, and grading earth, following plans and safety regulations, and coordinating with crew members on site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of equipment operation experience, valid operator certifications, and ability to travel to project sites. Preferred credentials include HAZWOPER and prior remediation project exposure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience as an equipment operator.
• Trained and certified to operate the equipment with a minimum of 4 years of equipment-specific experience.
• Experience following plans and stakes for cut and fill.
• Must be able to sit/operate heavy equipment up to 100% of shift.
• Ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow safety regulations.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Adjust hand wheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines such as bulldozers, trench excavators, wheel loaders, and backhoes.
• Locate underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work.
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Align machines, cutter heads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and materials, using trucks, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks, and to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Heavy machinery knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HAZWOPER certification (40-hour or refresher)

Job description

At ERRG, we believe that each of our projects are significant and the most critical ingredient for success is our people. Our people provide the talent, experience, and passion that lies at the heart of every one of our projects. That is why we can provide the challenges and inspiration to help our people grow professionally and personally.

Summary

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth. Majority of earth-moving activities will be associated with environmental contamination. Operate equipment with both CAT and John Deere controls. Maintain and perform minor equipment repair in addition to other duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn and follow safety regulations.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Adjust hand wheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines such as bulldozers, trench excavators, wheel loaders, and backhoes.
• Locate underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work.
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Align machines, cutter heads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and materials, using trucks, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks, and to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 5+ years of experience working as an equipment operator.
• Trained and certified to operate the equipment assigned with a minimum of 4 years of equipment specific experience.
• Experience following plans and stakes for cut and fill.
• Must be able to sit/operate heavy equipment up to 100% of shift.
• Ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of work experience at environmental construction sites.
• Experience working on military construction projects. Experience working on environmental, remediation projects/sites.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER or 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher.
• Demonstrated experience operating excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and front-end loaders.

Washington Salary Range

$35 - $45 USD

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

ERRG is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the health and well-being of its employees. As part of the company's commitment to safeguard the wellbeing of its employees and to provide a safe environment for everyone, ERRG maintains a drug free workplace and complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

ERRG is proud to be an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.