Excavator Operator

ISHE; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in Boise, ID is seeking an experienced Large Excavator Operator to run CAT 395 and similar machines on heavy civil projects. You’ll support mass earthwork, load haul trucks, and collaborate with other crews in a fast-paced site.

The role emphasizes safe operation, producing targets, and flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and varied shifts as project needs require.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience operating large production excavators.
• Experience loading haul trucks and meeting production targets.
• Experience in mass excavation and rock excavation.
• Willing to perform laborer duties when not operating equipment.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain safety standards.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAT 395 excavators safely and efficiently on heavy civil projects.
• Coordinate with haul truck drivers and other heavy equipment crews.
• Load haul trucks efficiently and maintain production targets.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections and gear up for overtime as needed.

Skills

Large excavator operation

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment maintenance

Overtime readiness

Valid driver’s license

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAT 395 excavator

CAT 390 excavator

CAT 374 excavator

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Location: Boise, ID

Pay Range: $27.00 - $37.00

Salary Interval: Hourly

With over 50 years of delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and mission critical projects, we bring the experience, resources, and proven execution needed to complete our work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.

RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer amazing benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your growth and potential.

Benefits include:

1. Competitive Pay
2. Paid Time Off (PTO)
3. Holiday Pay
4. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
5. Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
6. Tuition Reimbursement
7. Growth and Career Advancement

Position Description

1. The Large Excavator Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of CAT 395 excavators (or equivalent large production excavators) on heavy civil construction projects. This position will primarily perform mass excavation, rock excavation, and truck loading operations to support project production goals.
2. Operators will work closely with haul truck drivers, dozer operators, and other heavy equipment personnel to efficiently excavate, load, and move large volumes of earth and rock material. Responsibilities include maintaining proper truck loading procedures, achieving production targets, performing pre- and post-operation equipment inspections, and ensuring safe operation in a fast-paced construction environment.
3. The ideal candidate will have experience operating large production excavators in heavy civil construction, mining, quarry, mass grading, data center, roadway, or large earthwork projects. Candidates must be capable of loading haul trucks efficiently while maintaining equipment safety, productivity, and material control.
4. Operators may be required to perform general labor duties as needed and must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and varying shifts to support project demands.

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience operating large production excavators, including CAT 395, CAT 390, CAT 374, or equivalent equipment in heavy civil, mining, quarry, mass excavation, or large earthwork environments
2. Proven experience loading haul trucks and maintaining production goals in high-volume excavation operations
3. Experience performing mass excavation, rock excavation, and large-scale earthmoving activities
4. Willingness to perform laborer duties when equipment operation is not required
5. Ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining a professional attitude and strong work ethic
6. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
7. Ability to work safely under pressure and adapt to changing jobsite conditions and production demands
8. Strong hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and situational awareness around active heavy equipment operations
9. Ability to climb in and out of heavy equipment, walk uneven terrain, bend, stoop, kneel, balance, and lift up to 75 pounds as required
10. Ability to work around active excavation areas, haul trucks, heavy equipment traffic, and other potentially hazardous jobsite conditions
11. Flexible availability, including overtime, weekends, and extended work schedules as project needs require
12. Valid driver's license required
13. High School Diploma or GED preferred
14. OSHA 10 certification preferred
15. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to understand job assignments, safety requirements, production expectations, and emergency situations

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-SC1