Heavy Equipment Operator

WRS•Ferndale, WA

11d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

WRS has an immediate opening for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator. Our civil crews take pride in delivering high-quality work across a variety of projects. This role skillfully operates heavy equipment in support of excavation, grading, and underground utility installation while maintaining safety, precision, and productivity on every jobsite. About WRS WRS offers a wide range of services in a number of industries. Regardless of the position you’re applying for, our work is always centered on people, problem-solving, and integrity. We do the right thing and get along well with others. Our team members are experts in their respective fields. We think outside the box, and we’re good at it. And we’ve been doing this for a long time: we’re proud to be our communities’ trusted problem-solvers since 1982. Are You a Good Fit? Our ideal candidate is innovative, relational, and honest. If you live for those “aha!” moments, you thrive in team settings, and you hold yourself to a high standard of work and ethics – we have a feeling you’ll like it here.

Requirements

3+ years directly working in Civil Construction, operating multiple pieces of Heavy Equipment (e.g., excavators, loaders, dozers, graders, etc.)
Strong understanding of site grading, excavation, trenching, and backfilling operations.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and grade stakes.
Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a crew.
Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Trimble grade control beneficial.

Responsibilities

Perform set up work on the equipment and the job site prior to the operation of the machine.
Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on equipment.
Able to make sound judgments and decisions, change tasks often, responsible for various duties and completing precise work.
Able and willing to climb down from the machine and help on the ground doing prep work and site work including pipe laying and utility work.
Must have a basic understanding of reading blueprints.
Must have a basic understanding of lasers and elevations.
Must have the ability and knowledge to safely operate various kinds of heavy equipment.
Work with construction crews operating heavy machinery such as large and small dozers, large and small excavators, backhoes, graders, front-end loaders, and forklifts.
Utilizes lasers and basic elevation tools to achieve precise grading and trenching results.
Willing to travel out-of-town.