Heavy Equipment Operator - Finish Grade

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Grading Division in the greater Sacramento area. The role focuses on finish grading and operating motor graders, excavators, and related equipment to prepare sites.

Requirements include 5+ years of experience; high school diploma preferred; an Apprenticeship Program completed is a plus. We offer a stable, full‑time position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• 5+ years of Heavy Equipment Operator experience.
• Bonus: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program completed.

Responsibilities

• Operate power construction equipment (motor graders, excavators, asphalt pavers, backhoes, tractors, scrapers) to excavate, move, grade, and pave as required.
• Finish grade with motor-graders and skip-loaders.
• Ensure safe operation and adherence to site procedures.

Skills

Machinery knowledge

GPS control systems

Read site plans

OSHA regulations

Close tolerance work

Plan/stake reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Trimble

Topcon

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.

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.