Heavy Equipment Operator

Job overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator role is onsite in Los Angeles, CA, with pay of $35–$37 per hour. The posting also identifies Oakland, CA, as a required commute location. The operator supports construction and project work, including excavation and trenching; landfill gas collection and leachate systems experience is a plus. The role exists to operate heavy equipment safely and precisely while helping field crews meet project goals. The operator maintains equipment, follows safety procedures, communicates with crew members, and positions machinery according to plans, stakes, and site conditions.

What you'll do

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently
• keep equipment in good working order
• slope or bench excavations
• read cut-and-fill stakes
• communicate with field crew by hand signals or radio
• confirm precautions for above- and below-ground utilities
• follow safety requirements
• work overtime as needed, including weekends.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment operator

construction

excavation

trenching

grading

hazwoper

los angeles ca

oakland ca commute

essel

$35–$37 per hour

overtime as needed

weekend work

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Industry-standard benefits are stated
• specific benefit details are not provided.

Why this role

The posting requires five years of hands-on heavy equipment operator experience, a high school diploma or GED, and current 40-hour HAZWOPER or 8-hour refresher certification. Landfill gas and leachate system excavation experience is a plus.

About the employer

Essel is hiring for this role. Industry: Site Preparation Contractors. Sector: 23.