Heavy Equipment Operator (Loader + Excavator)
About The Position
Join Our Team at Stony Point Rock Quarry! Soiland Company is a family-owned business proudly rooted in Sonoma County since 1962. We’re committed to serving our community with high-quality construction and landscape materials—and we’re currently looking for a skilled Equipment Operator (Loader & Excavator) to join our team at Stony Point Rock Quarry, our quarry and aggregate recycling facility located in Cotati, California. If you're dependable, safety-conscious, and thrive in a team environment, we’d love to hear from you! What You’ll Do & What We’re Looking For As an Equipment Operator at Stony Point Rock Quarry, you will play a critical role in keeping production running smoothly by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment—specifically front-end wheel loaders, mid-sized excavators, as well as other machinery—for material handling, site maintenance, and overall site operations. This position requires a recent, proven track record of hands-on experience operating heavy equipment in a production environment such as mining, quarrying, or construction. You must be proficient in all of the following equipment types: Wheel Loader (CAT 972 or larger): 3+ years of recent experience (within the past 5 years) Excavator (CAT 330 or larger): 3+ years of recent experience (within the past 5 years) Please note: Experience with other equipment types (e.g., forklifts, skid steers, cranes, or smaller light equipment does not meet the minimum qualifications for this role.
Requirements
- Proven track record of safe and competent operation of the required equipment.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).
- Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to safely perform physical labor (e.g., shoveling, lifting, climbing).
- Comfortable working at heights with appropriate fall protection.
- Strong spatial awareness when working near other people or structures.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to safety.
- Effective verbal communication skills in English.
- Able to work independently and in a team-based, outdoor environment.
- Wheel Loader (CAT 972 or larger): 3+ years of recent experience (within the past 5 years)
- Excavator (CAT 330 or larger): 3+ years of recent experience (within the past 5 years)
Responsibilities
- Mining, transporting, stockpiling, and sorting materials
- Performing routine equipment inspections and minor maintenance (pre- and post-operation)
- Assisting with plant and yard maintenance, including basic repairs
- Supporting a safe, clean, and productive work environment
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay and steady, year-round work
- Consistent work at one primary job site—no driving between multiple locations
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- 3% guaranteed Safe Harbor contribution from Soiland
- Annual profit-sharing potential based on company performance
- Family-friendly summer and winter events for employees and their families
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
