Grader Operator: Earthmoving & Heavy Equipment Expert

PIA Consulting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PIA Consulting is seeking a Heavy Equipment / Grader Operator to operate front end loaders, bulldozers, excavators and rollers to move earth and grade surfaces on construction sites.

Responsibilities include hazard avoidance, engine starting, machine alignment with stakes, loading materials, and coordinating with crew using hand signals. A minimum of 3 years' field experience and the ability to work outdoors in all weather is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, rollers, and front-end loaders.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Take action to avoid hazards and obstructions (utilities, other equipment, workers, falling objects).
• Start engines, adjust throttles, switches, and levers to operate equipment.
• Align machines with stakes/guidelines or ground based on signals from crew.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, materials using trucks, graders, or related equipment.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities and respond to hand or audio signals.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

PIA Consulting is seeking a Heavy Equipment / Grader Operator to operate front end loaders, bulldozers, excavators and rollers to move earth and grade surfaces on construction sites.

Responsibilities include hazard avoidance, engine starting, machine alignment with stakes, loading materials, and coordinating with crew using hand signals. A minimum of 3 years' field experience and the ability to work outdoors in all weather is required.