Heavy Equipment Operator/Mainline Digger – Underground Division

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, life insurance, and dental insurance

Matching 401K contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for full-time work in the Sacramento area. The role involves operating various power construction equipment to excavate and grade materials. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience and ideally, a high school diploma. Additional benefits include health insurance, 401K matching, and paid time off.

Western Engineering Contractors is an established local contractor with over 40 years of experience, committed to delivering high-quality construction services.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of Heavy Equipment Operator experience.
• Bonus: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program Completed (Certificate in hand) CAC Criteria.

Responsibilities

• Operates several types of power construction equipment such as motor graders and excavators.
• Excavate, move, spread, compact, and grade earth, rock, and asphalt materials.

Skills

Knowledge of construction machinery, capacities, and safe operating procedures

Capability to operate mid to large class excavators

Knowledge of GPS machine control systems

Familiar with OSHA regulations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 based in Loomis that 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 operate mid to large class excavators in order to dig mainline sewer, storm and water trenches at or above an established production rate
• Knowledge of GPS machine control systems such as Trimble and Topcon a plus
• 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 $40-45 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.

Additional Information

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.