Looking for an experienced equipment operator to join our team with a Excavation/ Utility company, with knowledge of site prep for new home construction.

Precision Excavation Northwest is growing, and looking for qualified individuals to join our team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Site prep for new homes; Cut new home foundations using an excavator /- 0.10, backfill new home foundations, grade driveways and landscape areas to drain.
• Communicate with Superintendents
• Daily check fluids, wear parts, tires, glass and general condition of the machinery assigned to use. Report issues and maintenance required immediately.
• Safely and productively operate machinery assigned. Adapt to changing environment including traffic, soil conditions and weather.
• Manage materials efficiently whether excavating, loading haul vehicles, placing materials, fine grading or installing utilities.
• Operate a range of machines sizes and types for required use and application including excavators, wheel & track loaders, dozers, compactors.

Qualifications

• Must have valid license
• Reliable transportation
• Must have 3 years minimum experience operating machinery
• Must have detailed understanding in site prep for new home construction including but not limited to; foundation excavation, excavation and installation of roof and footing drains, water services, dry utilities, backfill operations, basic under standing of grading site to drain, & fine grading for driveways and landscape.
• Knowledge and competency with each machine type
• Earthwork and grading experience utilizing machinery for a variety of tasks including mass earthwork, loading of hauling vehicles, placing materials, compacting, moisture conditioning and fine grading.
• Utility experience utilizing machinery for a variety of tasks including trench excavation, setting pipe, appurtenances and structures, shoring processes and systems including trench shields, hydraulic shores, sloping and benching.
• Safe operation of each machine maintaining situational awareness at all times.
• Recognize mechanical issues immediately as they develop with engine, hydraulic and electrical systems and taking action to shut down and secure the machine to avoid additional damage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience using an Excavator for residential backfill and utilities? If explain.
• Do you have experience using an Excavator for residential excavation? Please explain.
• Do you have experience using an Excavator for residential final grade? Please explain.

Ability to Relocate:

• Auburn, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations