Senior CAT 395 Excavator Operator – Heavy Civil

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company contribution up to 5

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Development (Growth andCareer

Career Advancement Opportunity

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in Boise, ID seeks an experienced excavator operator to support heavy civil projects. You will operate CAT 395 excavators (or similar) to perform mass and rock excavation, load haul trucks, and assist with general labor as needed.

Qualified applicants have at least 5 years of large-equipment operation experience, a valid driver's license, and a strong safety ethic. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement plan, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years operating large production excavators (CAT 395/390/374 or equivalent).
• Experience loading haul trucks and maintaining production goals in high-volume excavation.
• Willingness to perform laborer duties when not operating equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team with a strong work ethic and safety focus.
• Ability to work safely under pressure and adapt to changing jobsite conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate large production excavators to load haul trucks and meet production goals.
• Perform mass excavation and rock excavation in heavy civil, mining, quarry, roadway, data center, and large earthwork environments.
• Work safely around haul trucks, dozers, loaders, and other heavy equipment.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections and assist with routine equipment maintenance.
• Read site plans, excavation limits, grade stakes, and project requirements.
• Assist with general labor duties to support project operations.

Skills

Excavator operation

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Strong work ethic

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAT excavators

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in Boise, ID seeks an experienced excavator operator to support heavy civil projects. You will operate CAT 395 excavators (or similar) to perform mass and rock excavation, load haul trucks, and assist with general labor as needed.

Qualified applicants have at least 5 years of large-equipment operation experience, a valid driver's license, and a strong safety ethic. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement plan, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.