Heavy Equipment Operator - Finish Grade

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator for our Grading, Underground, and Paving Divisions for full-time employment in the greater Sacramento area.

The role involves operating multiple power construction machines to excavate and grade earth, rock, and asphalt materials, with emphasis on safety and efficiency. Preferred candidates have 5+ years of heavy equipment experience, knowledge of GPS machine control (Trimble/Topcon), and the ability to read

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy equipment operator experience.
• Knowledge of GPS machine control systems such as Trimble and Topcon.
• Experience reading plans and staking.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor graders, excavators, asphalt paving machines, backhoes, tractors, and scrapers to excavate, move, spread, compact and grade earth, rock, and asphalt paving materials.
• Read plans and stakes; interpret grading and construction layouts.
• Maintain safe work practices and comply with OSHA regulations.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment; report any issues promptly.

Skills

Construction machinery

Close tolerance work

Material handling

Site conditions

GPS machine control

Read plans

OSHA regulations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator/Finish Grade – Grading Division

General Summary

Western Engineering Contractors Inc. is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator for our Grading, Underground, and Paving Divisions for full‑time employment. Western Engineering is a local contractor that is based in Loomis and performs work in the greater Sacramento area and surrounding foothills. Western Engineering is a reputable company that has been rooted in the industry for over 40 years.

Essential Functions: Operates several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, excavators, asphalt paving machines, backhoes, tractors, and scrapers, to excavate, move, spread, compact and grade earth, rock, and asphalt paving materials.

Education Requirements

High school diploma preferable.

Experience Requirements

5 or more years of Heavy Equipment Operator experience.

Bonus: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program Completed (Certificate in hand) CAC Criteria

Desired Knowledge and/or Skills

• Knowledge of construction machinery, capacities, and safe operating procedures.


• Capable of performing close tolerance work safely and productively.


• Knowledge of material handling methods and procedures.


• Knowledge of local site conditions.


• Capability to cut finish grade with use of motor-graders and skip-loaders.


• Knowledge of GPS machine control systems such as Trimble and Topcon.


• Ability to read plans and stakes a plus.


• Familiar with OSHA regulations.

Benefits

• Health, vision, Life insurance, and dental insurance plans offered.


• Matching 401K contributions.


• Paid time off.


• Pay is $40-46 per hour based on experience.

About the Company

Western Engineering Contractors provide initial mass grading, utility installation, finish paving, and complete pre-construction services. Nearly every aspect of these services is completed in-house, utilizing Western employees and equipment. This full-service full‑commitment approach, and over 40 years of experience, is what has established Western as the Sitework Specialist in the greater Sacramento area.

We often have Section 3 work. Preference will be given to Section 3 residents for hiring.
Please no phone calls.
No recruiters, please.
Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Revised 4.24.26