Heavy Equipment Operator -$83.00 - $88.00/HR, Prevailing Wage

Civil construction firm specializing underground utility projects (water, storm sewer) is currently seeking experienced heavy equipment operators. The right candidates will have a minimum of 5 years experience operating large excavators and dozers. Punctuality and reliable transportation is required.
Drug testing is a condition of employment.
Pays prevailing wage.

Walk-ins welcome between 9AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday at 20607 State Route 9 SE Snohomish WA 98296.

Duties and Responsibilities
Provide support to successful completion of construction and engineering work.
Read and understand blueprints.
Knowledge of State, County and City codes and requirements.
Operate all heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and related equipment in a safe and secure way.
Perform finish dozer work and ability to grade +- .10
Dig main lines
Read plan and set the lasers
Operate the equipment in such a way as to prevent accidents and damage of property.
Perform periodical safety, maintenance or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of the equipment and make minor repairs if needed.
Inform and advise the management or repairmen for major repairs or maintenance.
Perform road work, clearing, grading, main line digging, storm, sewer, water and dry utilities and fine grading.
Operate the equipment manually and also through the use of lasers.
Knowledge Requirement
A heavy equipment operator must possess knowledge to perform work satisfactorily. The essential criteria must include the knowledge of:
Must have ability to read the plans, survey stakes and know how to set the lasers
Minor repair of equipment
Workplace safety practices

Qualifications
Must have physical and mental ability to withstand strenuous work environments. Ability to lift 50 lbs
Possess the physical strength to operate heavy and power-driven equipment
Ability to work as a team player
Ability to communicate and interact both verbally and written
A keen eye to details and good decision making skills
Managing of emergency situations, work pressure and stress
Ability to complete work projects on time and in an effective manner
Devoted to following code of ethics
Able to work independently with minimum supervision

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83.00-$88.00 per hour -Prevailing wage

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:
Heavy equipment operation: 5 years
Civil construction: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations