Excavator Operator

Thompson Pipe - USA; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Vision Dental

Life Benefits

401K

Vacation Leave

Training & Development

Referral Bonus

Job summary

The Thompson Pipe Group in Rialto, CA is seeking an Excavator Equipment Operator to handle a range of heavy equipment on our precast pipe projects. You will operate excavators, load and unload materials, and follow safety procedures on outdoor sites.

You will also perform routine maintenance, coordinate with the crew leader for equipment needs, and document daily activities. A valid driver’s license is required, with bilingual abilities a plus; work up to 6 days a week in varying weather

Qualifications

• Safety-first mindset and willingness to work up to 6 days per week.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and forklifts.
• Bilingual a plus (Spanish/English).
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and heavy equipment on job sites.
• Load and unload concrete pipes and materials from trucks.
• Inspect equipment and perform daily maintenance.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards.
• Coordinate with crew leader to procure necessary equipment.
• Complete daily work reports.

Skills

Safety-first attitude

Dependable

Strong communication

Flexible / multi-task

Bilingual a plus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Heavy lift trucks 10k–110k lbs

Concrete saws

Concrete mixers

Pneumatic drills

Air compressors

Dump trucks

Backhoes

Track loaders

Job description

**Excavator Equipment Operator**Thompson Pipe Group is looking for a Excavator Equipment Operator.**Starting Pay: $26.00/hour***Who We are:****Thompson Pipe Groupis a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From our humble beginnings, we built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous.**Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench-less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US but all North America.**Please visit our website at*www.thompsonpipegroup.com.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Duties include but are not limited to the following:Practice safety in your every move, estimating weights and distances, being fully aware of your surroundings, doing your part to minimize hazards and reporting any injuries or damage immediatelyDetermine methods and needs project equipment with onsite Crew leader to procure equipment;Inspect heavy equipment and handle preventive maintenance dailyOperate equipment productively for shift every day in all weather and ground conditionsOperate heavy equipment like sand trucks, bobcats, forklifts, cranesLoad and unload construction materials, waste, and other heavy objects from trucks and into dumpsters either manually or with the assistance of a machine;Change attachments, adjust, verify information, and troubleshoot problems;Store and clean machinery at its designated location and complete work reports at the end of each working day;Operate concrete saws, portable concrete mixers, air compressors, pneumatic drills and tampers, hand tools and gas power trimmers, chainsaws, track loaders, mowers, trucks, street sweepers, backhoes, pump trucks, and dump trucksAlways follow safety proceduresLoad and unload various materials**Physical Demands & Work Environment**Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to changes in temperature, exposure to dust and fumes.Ability to lift up to 75 lbsUse of ear plugs and other PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) – such as hard hat, steel-toes boots, gloves, and safety glasses as required.The work environment is not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.**Qualifications:**Dependable: willing and able to work up to 6 days per week, up to 12 hours per day in extreme circumstancesMust have a safety-first attitudeMajor responsibilities will be to load and unload concrete pipes from flatbed trucksMust have a valid driver’s licenseMust be able to operate a wide range of lift trucks ranging in capacity from 10,000 lbs. to 110,000 lbs.Previous experience operating a large forklift a plus (36,000 or more)Bilingual a plus (Spanish/English)Flexible, able to multi-task and to support multiple areasOrganized, able to maintain documentation as well as yarding productStrong communication skillsHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.***Must pass Pre-employment Physical and drug test.***Not A Warehouse Job. Precast Concrete Pipes is what we do.***What We Offer**Medical, Vision and Dental, Life Benefits****Life & Supplement Life****Company Matched 401K retirement plan****Vacation & Sick Leave****Training and Development****Career Opportunity!****$1,000.00 Referral Bonus****Apply Now!****We are located at 3009 N Laurel Avenue Rialto, CA 92377***Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and**responsibilities to this job at any time.**The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.**Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.**Thompson pipe group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or another legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.**Drug-free workplace.*EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability