Heavy Equipment Operator

Miles Sand & Gravel Company; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 41,865 - 55,241; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

401K with company match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Miles Sand & Gravel Company seeks safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator Professionals to join our Western Washington team. You will operate dozers, loaders, excavators, backhoes and related equipment while following MSHA/OSHA safety procedures.

You will perform thorough pre/post trip inspections, work independently or in a team, and contribute to safe, efficient operations in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to perform minor repairs and report larger ones.
• Physically capable of lifting and operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, excavators and backhoes.
• Follow MSHA/OSHA safety procedures and perform pre/post trip inspections.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment to prevent accidents and property damage.
• Represent the company professionally and ethically.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Time management

Multi-tasking

Outdoor work

Safety consciousness

Tools

Dozer

Front-end Loader

Excavator

Backhoe

Basic equipment maintenance

Job description

Miles Sand & Gravel Company has been a trusted name in the industry for over 80 years, and we are seeking safety-focused and customer-oriented Heavy Equipment Operator Professionals to join our team in Western Washington. If you are an experienced operator looking for a stable, rewarding career with a company that values safety, professionalism and teamwork, this is the opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do:

Operate various heavy equipment like dozers, front-end loaders, excavators, backhoes and other related equipment. Follow MSHA/OSHA safety procedures.

• Perform thorough pre and post trip inspection of the equipment.
• Safely and efficiently operate the equipment to prevent accidents and damage of property.

What We’re Looking For:

• A self-starter who can 1) work independently, diligently and responsibly with minimal supervision 2) work as a member of a team 3) manage their time wisely 4) multi-task 5) meet a deadline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Have basic mechanical working knowledge of heavy equipment to perform minor repairs on the equipment and then report larger repairs to the appropriate parties.
• Be physically capable of performing job tasks including safely lifting equipment.
• Strong work ethic, the ability and desire to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Honest, responsible and trustworthy with confidential information.
• The ability to represent the company in a professional and ethical manner.

What We Offer:

• $30.39 – $40.10 per hour.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Wellness, Employee Assistance (EAP) (HSA & HRA)
• Paid Vacation (up to 40 hours the first year)
• Paid Holidays (7 per year)
• Paid Sick Leave (with annual cash-out for hours in excess of 40)
• Retirement Plan (Profit Sharing and 401K with Company match)
• Employee Referral Bonus

Prior to employment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test. This position is safety sensitive, and therefore, applicants are screened for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites (e.g. CBD, CBG, CBC, THCA, etc.) for pre-employment.