Heavy Equipment Operator

El Centro, CA

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Industry

Commercial Retail (Incl Office)

Location

El Centro, CA

Branch Number

20055

Hourly Rate

$28 - $34

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Job Description

As a Heavy Equipment Operator with PeopleReady Skilled Trades, you'll support underground utility and fiber construction projects throughout the El Centro area. In this long-term opportunity, you'll work alongside experienced crews performing excavation, trenching, backfilling, material handling, site preparation, and supporting underground utility/fiber construction activities. This position offers the potential to convert to a full-time employee following a successful 90-day evaluation period.

Candidates must be able to work safely around existing utilities, crews, and active construction sites. CDL drivers are strongly preferred. Must be able to work on both prevailing-wage and non-prevailing-wage projects.

Whether you're an experienced equipment operator looking for your next opportunity or seeking a career path with long-term growth potential, come take charge of your career with PeopleReady Skilled Trades. Interested? Apply today!

Click the link to apply on our website and if you have a resume, please email it to:

Email: mtaylor5@peopleready.com

Skilled Trades Recruiter: Marlene Taylor

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Dental

• Flexible work schedule

• Referral Bonus Programs

• OSHA 10 Training – (Available if interested)

Responsibilities

Previous heavy equipment operating experience required

• Experience operating mini excavators and skid steers

• Knowledge of excavation, trenching, and backfilling operations

• CDL license strongly preferred

• Ability to work safely around existing utilities, crews, and active construction sites

• Reliable transportation to and from the job site

• Must be able to work on both prevailing wage and non-prevailing wage projects

• Strong work ethic and safety oriented

• Verifiable work history that demonstrates equipment operating experience

• Ability to perform physical work in outdoor construction environments

• PPE required

• Some assignments have additional screening requirements, such as background checks and/or drug tests

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate mini excavators and other heavy equipment

• Perform excavation, trenching, grading, and backfilling operations

• Conduct equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns

• Work alongside construction crews to complete project tasks safely and efficiently

• Follow all project safety requirements and company procedures

• Maintain awareness of underground and existing utilities while operating equipment

• Support site preparation and utility installation projects

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment on active construction sites

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The hourly rate for this position is $28 - $34/hour. This range is a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

In addition to monetary compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity. More information can be found by visiting flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates. Other compensations include referral bonuses opportunities. Learn more at https://skilled.peopleready.com/referral/.

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1.800.610.8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

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