EXPERIENCED HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - GRADING & EXCAVATION CDL CLASS A PREFERRED

Temecula, California Pay:

$28.00-$50.00/hour

DOE PLEASE READ ALL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING.

This is not an entry-level position. Please make sure you actually meet the experience and driving requirements before submitting your résumé. We are a small, growing, non-union excavation and grading company looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator. Our work includes grading, excavation, trenching, drainage, slope work, demolition, horse properties, arena construction, de-rocking and site development throughout Southern California. We need someone who can safely and efficiently operate equipment, understands dirt work, thinks ahead and can work with minimal supervision.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have professional experience with: Rough and finish grading Establishing and maintaining grade/elevations Trenching Cutting and shaping slopes Excavation and site preparation Drainage, swales and water management Earthmoving and material handling Working safely around utilities, structures, fences and customers Applicants should have professional experience operating excavators, skid steers/CTLs, tractors, dozers and other equipment used for grading, excavation or demolition work. Experience with grade stakes, laser levels, rollers, compactors, box scrapers, Harley rakes, breakers, augers and other grading/excavation attachments is a plus. Experience with horse properties, arena construction and de-rocking is also a plus. Forklift, warehouse, yard or similar equipment experience alone does not qualify. We are looking for actual professional earthwork experience.

DRIVING / CDL REQUIREMENTS

Clean driving record required Valid, unrestricted California driver's license required — cannot be suspended, restricted or revoked Must be insurable to operate company vehicles California CDL Class A strongly preferred Heavy-equipment hauling experience strongly preferred Experience with gooseneck/equipment trailers, load securement, DOT requirements and vehicle inspections is a plus PAY $28.00-$50.00/hour DOE. Pay is based on demonstrated ability, experience and qualifications. The higher end of the range is for highly experienced operators who can independently grade, trench, cut slopes, perform excavation and drainage work, operate multiple machines, and have a CDL Class A with experience hauling heavy equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently Perform grading, excavation, trenching, slope work, drainage, demolition and site preparation Load and move material Load, unload and secure equipment when qualified Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance Work safely around utilities, structures, livestock, customers and other contractors Assist with general labor when needed Maintain clean and safe equipment and job sites Immediately communicate equipment, property or job-site problems Represent the company professionally

SCHEDULE / WORK CONDITIONS

Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays Typical start time around 7:00 a.m., depending on job location End times vary based on the day's work Overtime may be required Projects are throughout Southern California Occasional overnight travel may be required Must be comfortable working outdoors in heat, dust and varying conditions Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds Reliable transportation required Must be dependable, punctual and able to work independently

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Qualified applicants will be subject to: Driving-record review Background verification Reference verification Work-authorization verification Drug screening In-person practical equipment skills test You will be required to operate equipment in person to demonstrate your actual experience, safety and proficiency. Pay level will be based in part on demonstrated ability, not simply what is listed on a résumé.

BENEFITS / COMPANY INFORMATION

We are a small, growing company. At this time, we do not offer health benefits, paid vacation or a traditional benefits package. What we do offer is consistent work, competitive hourly pay based on ability, varied projects and equipment, and opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation as we grow. This is a non-union position.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your résumé/application through this job posting.

Please include your experience with:

Grading, excavation and trenching Cutting slopes and finish grading Equipment you can proficiently operate CDL Class A, if applicable Heavy-equipment hauling, if applicable Current availability

DO NOT CALL, EMAIL OR TEXT REGARDING THIS POSITION.

If your experience and qualifications appear to be a fit, we will contact you directly. We do not have time to take unsolicited calls, emails or texts from applicants attempting to get ahead of other candidates. Everyone must follow the same application process. Contacting us outside of the application process may result in removal from consideration.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$28.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person