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Skillforce

Heavy Equipment Operator

Concord, CA · Remote

$45 - $55/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator (Civil / Environmental Excavation) Pay: $ 45 - $ 55 /hour Location: Concord, CA Skillforce is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator who can handle both mass ...

Skillforce

Heavy Equipment Operator

Charles Town, WV · Remote

$25 - $28/hr

Up to $28 per hour for experienced heavy equipment operators , plus weekly pay. Steady Monday to Friday morning work in the Winchester, VA area, home every night, ongoing project work. Skillforce ...

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Skillforce

Heavy Equipment Operator

Winchester, VA · Remote

$25 - $28/hr

Up to $28 per hour for experienced heavy equipment operators , plus weekly pay. Steady Monday to Friday morning work in the Winchester, VA area, home every night, ongoing project work. Skillforce ...

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Skillforce

Heavy Equipment Operator

Woodinville, WA · Remote

$35 - $47/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator (Civil / Environmental Excavation) Pay: $3 5 - $47 /hour Location: Woodinville, WA. Skillforce is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator who can handle both mass ...

Skillforce

Heavy Equipment Operator

Winchester, VA · Remote

$25 - $28/hr

Up to $28 per hour for experienced heavy equipment operators , plus weekly pay. Steady Monday to Friday morning work in the Winchester, VA area, home every night, ongoing project work. Skillforce ...

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Skillforce

Heavy Equipment Operator

Charles Town, WV · Remote

$25 - $28/hr

Up to $28 per hour for experienced heavy equipment operators , plus weekly pay. Steady Monday to Friday morning work in the Winchester, VA area, home every night, ongoing project work. Skillforce ...

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Clean Harbors

Heavy Equipment Operator

York, PA · On-site +1

$14.90 - $34.62/hr

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate a variety of equipment, such as, backhoes, bulldozers, loader, screeners, excavators as well as other equipment. Candidates must also be willing and able to ...

Clean Harbors

Heavy Equipment Operator

Louisa, KY · On-site +1

$14.90 - $34.62/hr

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate a variety of equipment, such as, backhoes, bulldozers, loader, screeners, excavators as well as other equipment. Candidates must also be willing and able to ...

Site Worker

Heavy Equipment Operator

Fayetteville, NC · Remote

Salary: $28-$30 per hour We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with experience operating an excavator for civil construction work on an electrical substation project. The scope includes ...

Site Worker

Heavy Equipment Operator

Fargo, ND · Remote

Salary: $47.40 Per Hour We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for a large civil infrastructure project consisting of a highway and aqueduct waterway channel new build. Familiarity with ...

Skillforce

Heavy Equipment Operator

Chantilly, VA · Remote

We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator with a valid certification for an ongoing project in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate has experience with a Lull Telehandler and has 4+ years of experience ...

Kingsbury Companies LLC

Heavy Equipment Operator

VT · Remote

$25 - $32/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator - Drive Precision Civil and Industrial Infrastructure Site Prep Job Overview: * Company: Kingsbury Companies, LLC * Salary/Pay Rate: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour * Location:

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Skillforce

Concord, CA • Remote

$45 - $55/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator (Civil / Environmental Excavation)
Pay: $45 – $55/hour
Location: Concord, CA

Skillforce is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator who can handle both mass excavation and technical work in the field.

This isn’t just moving dirt. We’re looking for someone who can work around tight tolerances, understand what’s on the plans, and stay in sync with the crew to keep production moving safely and efficiently. Schedule is Monday through Friday, averaging 45 to 50 hours per week.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Operating excavators (mini up to 120k lb.), dozers, loaders, and skid steers
  • Performing mass excavation and precise soil removal in active job sites
  • Executing fine grading using laser levels and grade stakes
  • Working around utilities, structures, and environmentally sensitive areas
  • Installing and working around trench shoring systems (slide rail, trench boxes, etc.)
  • Coordinating with laborers, spotters, and foreman during excavation operations
  • Performing layout support including marking excavation limits and alignments
  • Running long reach equipment when needed for deep or specialty excavation
  • Loading trucks and feeding screening or processing equipment
  • Completing daily equipment inspections and maintaining safe operation


What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years of equipment operating experience in civil or environmental work
  • Strong excavator skills with both production and technical excavation
  • Ability to read grading stakes and understand civil plans
  • Experience working with shoring systems and trench safety practices
  • Comfortable working in tight spaces, around utilities, and in active sites
  • Team player who can communicate well with crews and field leadership


Certifications:

  • HAZWOPER (preferred, can be provided if needed)
  • OSHA 10 or 30 (training available if needed)

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance


If you are a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator looking for work, apply today!


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With the most experienced individuals in the industry, Skillforce is the construction staffing firm employers and tradesmen can trust. Whether you're a construction specialist, craftsman, foreman, or project manager looking to hire new talent, Skillforce has the resources you need. Skillforce is a full-service labor contractor that provides guaranteed, reliable craftsmen to contractors who need them, where and when they need them, for as long as they need them. Founded in 2003, Skillforce was created as a response to the construction industry’s challenges with recruiting and hiring flexible, skilled craftsmen. Rob Cossaboon founded Skillforce with the goal of creating a strong construction staffing company that encompassed two main themes: creating a team environment with strong leadership, and a business culture that inspired employees to strive to be their best.

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Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Baltimore, MD, US

Year founded

2003

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