Heavy Machinery Operator

HireArt; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer subsidized healthcare

Flexible Spending Account

Disability and life insurance

401k package

Job summary

HireArt is seeking a Heavy Machinery Operator to safely operate 40-ton articulated haul trucks, excavators and bulldozers, and to support testing and feedback for hardware and software teams.

The role is full-time and onsite in Sunol, CA, with up to 5% travel. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of heavy machinery experience, a safety-focused mindset, and the ability to learn autonomous technologies while maintaining high safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of verified heavy machinery operation experience.
• Clean driving record (MVR) criteria.
• Ability to travel up to 5% for field operations.
• Interest in driver-assistance and autonomous technology.
• Ability to pass a background check and road test.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate 40-ton articulated haul trucks, excavators and bulldozers.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Support hardware and software testing with detailed feedback.
• Uphold safety and compliance standards and vehicle readiness.
• Travel up to 5% for field operations and testing.

Skills

Safety-focused

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Tools

CDL-A license

Job description

Expected compensation: 45.00 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping our client find Heavy Machinery Operators and Articulated Haul Truck drivers to support the safe operation, testing, and readiness of large-scale mining vehicles while representing the company with professionalism and a customer-service mindset.

In this role, you’ll operate and maintain 40-ton mining vehicles, perform routine inspections, and support hardware and software testing to ensure vehicle performance, safety, and reliability. You’ll also provide valuable feedback to engineering teams to improve system functionality and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and adaptable, with proven heavy machinery experience and strong attention to detail. You take pride in maintaining operational excellence and are open to learning about advanced vehicles and autonomous systems.

As a Heavy Machinery Operator, You'll

• Safely operate 40-ton articulated haul trucks, excavators and bulldozers (other fleet equipment as needed).
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, complete DVIRs, and report maintenance or performance issues promptly.
• Support hardware and software testing, providing detailed written and verbal feedback to engineering teams.
• Uphold the highest safety and compliance standards, ensuring readiness of all assigned vehicles.
• Travel up to 5% to support field operations and testing activities, with additional travel as needed for training.

Requirements

• 5+ years of verified heavy machinery operation experience
• Comfortable driving and backing 20-ton vehicles for extended periods
• Valid CDL-A license preferred (not required)
• Clean driving record (MVR):
• No more than two minor violations in the past 3 years
• No serious violations in the past 5 years
• No DUI/DWI/OUI/reckless driving convictions in the past 10 years
• No preventable accidents in the past 3 years (personal or commercial)
• No DOT recordable accidents in the past 10 years
• Ability to pass a background check and road test
• Professional, reliable, and team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to company policies and safety procedures
• Interest in driver-assistance and autonomous technology and willingness to learn new tools and systems
• Ability to travel to support field operations and testing activities, with additional travel as needed for training

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment:

This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. This role is onsite and available to candidates local to the Sunol, CA area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.