Heavy Equipment Operator — Precision Grading & Sitework

GR Birdwell Construction; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Craft development opportunities

Job summary

GR Birdwell Construction in Pasadena, CA is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support sitework and earthmoving activities on commercial and industrial projects. You will operate backhoes, excavators, rollers, dozers and related machinery under supervision.

The role emphasizes safe operation, accurate grade, and collaboration with the superintendent and foreman. Benefits include health care, paid time off, and retirement plans; compensation is based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to read grade and follow layout markings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment for layout and grading using lasers.
• Maintain grade and efficiency of operations to meet project specs.
• Select appropriate equipment and manage spoil and trenching tasks.
• Assist with finishing applications and hoisting as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Roller

Dozer

Rough terrain forklift

Job description

GR Birdwell Construction in Pasadena, CA is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support sitework and earthmoving activities on commercial and industrial projects. You will operate backhoes, excavators, rollers, dozers and related machinery under supervision.

The role emphasizes safe operation, accurate grade, and collaboration with the superintendent and foreman. Benefits include health care, paid time off, and retirement plans; compensation is based on experience.