Heavy Equipment Operator

Stefanini, Inc; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini, Inc. lists a contract-to-hire Heavy Equipment Operator position in Concord, CA. The role involves operating various heavy machines including excavators, dozers, backhoes, and loaders at an environmental remediation site.

Requirements include 4+ years on civil projects and 5+ years as an operator, with a current HAZWOPER certification. Travel to local sites and safety-focused work are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of work experience on civil projects.
• 5+ years of experience working as an equipment operator.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER and 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs.
• Read grading plans and stakes.
• Travel to local project sites.

Skills

Civil project experience

Equipment operator

Reading grading plans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAT controls

John Deere controls

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Job Details

Construction

Heavy Equipment Operator Concord,CA Posted:2/12/2026

Job ID#: 86384

Job Category: Construction

Position Type: Contract to Hire

Duration: Temp to Hire

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 2

Our client is fully integrated environmental construction company delivering and implementing turnkey self-perform construction solutions to environmental challenges in soil, vapor, air and water (groundwater, stormwater, water/wastewater). They serve both public and private-sector clients with diversified service lines that include soil and groundwater remediation, decommissioning/demolition, sensitive habitat/waterway restoration, and water/wastewater/air pollution treatment.

Purpose of Role This role will operate one or several types of heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and/or front-end loaders as part of earth-moving operations at an environmental remediation site. Heavy equipment may have either CAT or John Deere controls. Perform minor maintenance and equipment repair.Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Must possess skill, coordination, and awareness to operate heavy equipment (as listed above) in safe manner with precision and efficiency
• Willingness to operate heavy equipment for long periods with continuous attention to detail and safety.
• Knowledgeable of limitations of heavy equipment including load weights in order not to overload or offset equipment center of gravity.

Job Requirements Qualifications

• 4+ years of work experience on civil projects
• 5+ years of experience working as an equipment operator
• Demonstrate experience operating excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and front-end loaders.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER and 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher.
• Trained and certified to operate the assigned equipment
• Ability to read grading plans and cut and fill stakes.
• Ability to travel to local project sites.
• Must be a team player
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions

Pay rate: up to $54.00/hr DOE