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

Matching 401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator for the Grading Division in the Sacramento area. This full-time role supports the Grading, Underground, and Paving Divisions with emphasis on finish grading and precise earthwork.

Candidates should have 5+ years of operator experience, a high school diploma, and familiarity with GPS machine control systems. Benefits include health/vision/life/dental insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Heavy Equipment Operator experience.
• High school diploma preferable.
• Bonus: Apprenticeship Program Completed (Certificate).

Responsibilities

• Operates power construction equipment (graders, excavators, asphalt paving machines, backhoes, tractors, scrapers) to excavate, move, and grade earth and asphalt materials.
• Capable of finishing grade with motor-graders and skip-loaders and reading plans.
• Ensure safety and compliance with local site conditions and regulations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS machine control

Read plans

OSHA regulations

Close tolerance work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sacramento County & Surrounding Areas, CA

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