Heavy Equipment Operator Journeyperson

Matrix Service Co; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and ethical conduct while providing essential maintenance services. In this exciting role, you will operate equipment for excavation and ensure compliance with safety standards. Your experience in mechanical, industrial, or refinery maintenance will be crucial as you work efficiently with supervision. The company is committed to your professional growth and offers training programs to enhance your skills. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards and making a difference in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of mechanical, industrial or refinery maintenance experience required.
• Must have TWIC card and 20-hour high hazard facility training card.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to dig trenches and holes as per specifications.
• Identify and correct safety hazards in the work environment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Refinery maintenance

Basic hand tools

Safety hazard identification

Operating equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduated journeyperson status

Tools

Excavation equipment

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

• Always represents the Company with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics".
• Actively support the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Works efficiently with supervision.
• Operate equipment to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width and grade.
• Be able to work around existing underground utilities and tight areas.
• Understand shoring, soil classes and dewatering.
• Use equipment to remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of mechanical, industrial or refinery maintenance experience.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools.
• CDL Preferred
• Must be able to pass equipment test and visual observation of operating equipment.
• Complete the Company’s Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client/Site specific training.
• Must obtain and maintain an active status within the appropriate drug testing program.
• MUST have TWIC card.
• MUST have a 20-hour high hazard facility training card.
• MUST have Verification of 6,000 craft related hours ORGraduated journeyperson status preferred.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.