Excavation Equipment Operator

Coast Pavement Services

Sherwood (OR)

On-site

USD 39,778 - 56,653

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement plan

Healthcare

Dental

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

Company-provided PPE and gear

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Coast Pavement Services is seeking a skilled Excavation Equipment Operator to join its team. The role involves operating various heavy machinery for commercial site development projects while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have significant experience in excavation, a keen site awareness, and a proven ability to collaborate with project supervisors. The company offers competitive hourly pay, growth opportunities, and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of excavation experience on commercial jobs.
Proven experience with fuel tank installs or gas station work.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

Operate excavators and equipment for trenching and grading.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental standards.
Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.

Skills

Operating excavators

Safety awareness

Site awareness

Interpreting site plans

Job description

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Here at Coast Services LLC, we are a leading provider of site development and infrastructure services on mostly commercial projects across the Pacific Northwest. With a strong reputation for precision, safety, and professionalism, we are expanding and seeking skilled operators to join our field team and increase the breadth of our cumulative skillset.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Excavation Operator with a background in commercial site work. The ideal candidate will be experienced with operating excavators, skidsteers really anything from small equipment to heavy equipment, and must demonstrate a high level of safety, efficiency, and site awareness.

Key Responsibilities

Operate excavators and other equipment for trenching, backfilling, grading, and site prep
Perform precise excavation around utilities and fuel tank areas
Read and interpret site plans, blueprints, and grade stakes
Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance during all phases of excavation
Perform daily equipment inspections and light maintenance
Work collaboratively with site supervisors, project managers, and subcontractors
Assist with setting forms, prepping concrete areas, and general site tasks as needed

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of excavation experience on commercial jobs
Proven experience with fuel tank installs, UST/AST systems, or gas station work is a major plus
Proficient in the safe operation of excavators, skid steers, loaders, and related machinery
Ability to read construction drawings and perform to tight tolerances
Strong understanding of soil conditions, shoring, and trench safety
Equipment certifications are encouraged
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to regional job sites

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay (DOE)
Overtime opportunities
Steady year-round work
Safety-first culture
Company-provided PPE and gear
Growth opportunities within a reputable and fast-growing team

Preplacement Requirements

All Potential Candidates must be willing to submit to the company required background check(s) as applicable and preplacement drug analysis to be considered for hire.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including a 401K Retirement plan, Healthcare, Dental, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Sick Leave (PSL).

Wages

$35.00 + per hour depending on experience.

Coast Pavement Services/ Pacific Earth Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire and promote qualified persons without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities. If you need any reasonable accommodation in the application or the interviewing process, please notify someone in our office.

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