Heavy Equipment Operator/Mainline Digger – Underground Division

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc.

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Western Engineering Contractors Inc. is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator for our Grading, Underground, and Paving Divisions for full-time employment. Western Engineering is a local contractor that is based in Loomis and performs work in the greater Sacramento area and surrounding foothills. Western Engineering is a reputable company that has been rooted in the industry for over 40 years.

Requirements

5 or more years of Heavy Equipment Operator experience.
Knowledge of construction machinery, capacities, and safe operating procedures.
Capable of performing close tolerance work safely and productively.
Knowledge of material handling methods and procedures.
Knowledge of local site conditions.
Capability to operate mid to large class excavators in order to dig mainline sewer, storm and water trenches at or above an established production rate.
Familiar with OSHA regulations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferable.
Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program Completed (Certificate in hand) CAC Criteria.
Knowledge of GPS machine control systems such as Trimble and Topcon a plus.
Ability to read plans and stakes a plus.

Responsibilities

Operates several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, excavators, asphalt paving machines, backhoes, tractors, and scrapers, to excavate, move, spread, compact and grade earth, rock, and asphalt paving materials.