Senior Heavy Equipment Operator – Grading & Finish Grade

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator for our Grading, Underground, and Paving Divisions for full-time employment in the greater Sacramento area.

The role involves operating multiple power construction machines to excavate and grade earth, rock, and asphalt materials, with emphasis on safety and efficiency. Preferred candidates have 5+ years of heavy equipment experience, knowledge of GPS machine control (Trimble/Topcon), and the ability to read

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy equipment operator experience.
• Knowledge of GPS machine control systems such as Trimble and Topcon.
• Experience reading plans and staking.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor graders, excavators, asphalt paving machines, backhoes, tractors, and scrapers to excavate, move, spread, compact and grade earth, rock, and asphalt paving materials.
• Read plans and stakes; interpret grading and construction layouts.
• Maintain safe work practices and comply with OSHA regulations.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment; report any issues promptly.

Skills

Construction machinery

Close tolerance work

Material handling

Site conditions

GPS machine control

Read plans

OSHA regulations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator for our Grading, Underground, and Paving Divisions for full-time employment in the greater Sacramento area.

The role involves operating multiple power construction machines to excavate and grade earth, rock, and asphalt materials, with emphasis on safety and efficiency. Preferred candidates have 5+ years of heavy equipment experience, knowledge of GPS machine control (Trimble/Topcon), and the ability to read