Heavy Equipment Operator - GrowthWise Search Partners

Bring your skills somewhere you can contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, keep growing your skills AND your earnings potential. Amazing earnings potential, starting pay and benefits. Participate in company ownership where you are rewarded for your hard work through the ESOP (employee stock ownership program) – we earn, you earn.

Your opportunity: Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator – What You Will Do

You will work on-site at large commercial underground projects operating heavy equipment to excavate, grade and transport materials.

• Operate excavator (center, grade, speed), Loader (cut, grade, cleanup), Backhoe
• Prepare and maintain equipment for daily use (ie: fuel, grease)
• Calculate and set proper grades and elevations (ie: laser, floliner, grade stick, stringline)
• Change buckets and attachments
• Layout and install services, fire hydrants, storm drains, sewer, pipe connections and underground wet utilities
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction plans and specifications
• Perform equipment inspection and turn in written inspection equipment report
• Adhere to safety standards at all times including OHSA safe practices and company guidelines

You will work on-site on jobs sites throughout Southern California (limited overnight travel), with an anticipated schedule 7am to 3:30pm depending on the job site. You will drive your own vehicle to job sites (mileage reimbursement provided).

Heavy Equipment Operator – You Must Have (Requirements):

You Have:

• Prior experience operating heavy equipment (loader, backhoe, excavator) including performing trench excavation and backfill on slopes, ideally in an underground or wet utility construction
• Prior experience reading and interpreting blueprints and construction plans
• Passion for construction – you want to work with a long-term team where you can continue to grow and be a part of company ownership through the ESOP
• Reliable transportation for travel to and from the jobsites and clean driving record
• Expectation of working outdoors – underground is dirty! Can be hot in the summer!

Heavy Equipment Operator- Benefits for YOU

Your compensation $34 to $54 per hour ($70,000 to $112,000 before overtime and additional bonuses!!!) hourly plus potential for overtime for all hours over 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week (some overtime is anticipated). Plus annual incentive compensation potential. We evaluate compensation for merit increases MONTHLY.

You will be provided with a comprehensive benefits package including employer sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance options, 401k with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays.

In addition, we have an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and are proud to provide you with ownership of the company through the ESOP!

This role requires successful completion of a drug test and background check prior to start date.