The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or more types of heavy machinery-including excavators, dozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and front‑end loaders-as part of earth‑moving activities at an environmental remediation site. Equipment may utilize CAT or John Deere controls. The role also includes performing minor maintenance and basic equipment repairs.
Primary Responsibilities Include
Operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently with strong skill, coordination, and situational awareness
Maintaining continuous attention to detail and safety while operating equipment for extended periods
Understanding equipment limitations, including load capacities, to avoid overloading or compromising equipment stability
Qualifications
4+ years of experience on civil construction projects
5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment operator
Proven ability to operate excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and front‑end loaders
High school diploma or GED
Current 40‑Hour HAZWOPER and 8‑Hour HAZWOPER Refresher certifications
Formal training and certification on assigned equipment
Ability to read grading plans and interpret cut/fill stakes
Willingness to travel to local project sites
Strong teamwork skills
Ability to adapt to changing site conditions
Hourly Pay Rate: $35 - 50+/hr DOE
Numbers & Facts
Location
Long Beach, CA
Salary
$35–$50 Per Hour
Skills
Articulated Dump Truckunmatched
Backhoe Loaderunmatched
Bulldozerunmatched
Compactorunmatched
Construction Equipment Operationunmatched
Construction Projectsunmatched
Cut and Fill Miningunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Earthmoving/Earthworksunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Excavatorunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
John Deere Equipmentunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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