Heavy Equipment Operator - GPS Excavator

Sequoia Services; Boiling Spring Lakes (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequoia Services in Boiling Spring Lakes, NC is seeking an experienced equipment operator to operate excavators, bulldozers, loaders and rollers. Primary location will be Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, with travel between sites as needed.

You will read diagrams, perform inspections, and coordinate with crew signals to safely move material and maintain a clean job site. 2+ years in construction required; certifications obtainable; E‑Verify and drug testing apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience.
• Ability to obtain required certifications.
• Fit for duty.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAT excavators (CAT 320-349) safely and efficiently.
• Load on-road and off-road trucks from excavators.
• Follow safety standards and maintain a clean, compliant work environment.
• Perform operator inspections and preventive maintenance checks.

Skills

Construction experience

Job knowledge

Certifications

Fit for duty

Tools

Trimble GPS

TopCon GPS

Job description

MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL BETWEEN SITES AS NEEDED. Primary location will be Boiling Spring Lakes, NC.

This full-time position is responsible for operating several types of construction equipment such as excavators and bulldozers, loaders, rollers to excavate, move, grade, and load material.

Skills/Qualifications

2+ years of experience in construction, Job Knowledge, Ability to attain certifications as required, Fit for Duty

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proficient in safe operation of CAT excavators (CAT 320-349)
• Experience with Construction GPS systems such as Trimble and TopCon is a plus
• Operate excavators to safely and efficiently load on-road and off-road trucks
• Feel levers and listen to equipment sounds to determine depth of the cut
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Prepares equipment by conducting operator inspections; performing preventive maintenance checks.
• Prepares work by studying and clarifying instructions and diagrams; calculating requirements; gathering supplies.
• Accomplishes work by operating equipment; observing varying conditions; adjusting equipment controls, ability to understand grade and apply it.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Accomplishes operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Sequoia Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, or because he or she is a protected veteran.

We are a Drug Free Workplace Employer, and all employees in a safety sensitive position are subject to new-hire and random drug testing. We utilize the E-Verify program to electronically verify the employment eligibility of potential employees. Background checks are performed at the time of hire (criminal convictions are not an automatic ban from employment).