Excavation Operator Lead

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Longview, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$100,000–$110,000

JOB TYPE

Full-time

LOCATION

Longview, WA

POSTED

30 days ago

Lead the field. Run the work. Be the right hand to ownership.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ryan Weingardt
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Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

Locally based excavation contractor serving the Longview / Cowlitz County area. The company operates with a small, experienced crew and focuses on quality execution, efficiency, and reputation-driven work rather than volume-driven growth.

This is not a corporate environment — it’s a practical, field-first operation where leadership matters.

Why join us?

A superintendent or foreman tired of large-company bureaucracy

A hands-on excavation leader who wants autonomy and influence

Someone who prefers small teams, fast decisions, and visible impact

Job Details

This is a working role with real authority.

Key Responsibilities

MUST be a top-tier heavy machinery operator that can lead!

CDL Preferred.

Lead and coordinate daily field operations across active excavation projects

Supervise crews, equipment usage, and jobsite productivity

Plan and sequence work to meet schedules and deadlines

Act as the primary field point of contact with ownership

Maintain safety awareness and jobsite discipline

Solve problems in real time — utilities, access, weather, production issues

Ensure work is completed correctly, efficiently, and professionally

This role may involve occasional hands-on work depending on project needs.

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

Jobs run smoothly with clear daily plans

Crews know expectations and trust leadership

Fewer surprises, fewer reworks

Owner confidence in field execution

Foundation set for controlled growth

Ideal Background

Experience as an Excavation Superintendent, Working Superintendent, or Senior Foreman

Strong background in CIVIL excavation, sitework, grading, trenching, or utilities

Comfortable leading small crews and making day-to-day field decisions

Local to Longview / SW Washington (or already established in the area)

Self-directed, accountable, and hands-on by nature

This is not a desk-heavy PM role.

Compensation & Structure

Want autonomy

Like small teams

Enjoy running work, not just managing paperwork

Are tired of layers, politics, or big-company inertia

This is not a fit if you:

Need a large support staff

Prefer purely administrative roles

Want a highly corporate environment

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2018

WEBSITE

http://www.jobot.com

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