Heavy Equipment Operator
Pendleton, OROverview
Infrastructure (roads, bridges)
Pendleton, OR
20034
$28-$34
Job Description
Day Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Night Shift: Sunday- Thursday.
Health Insurance Benefits
Daily Per Diem Allowance
Consistent Monday–Friday Schedule
Opportunity for Temp-to-Hire
- Must be able to operate various types of heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and/or front-end loaders
- Ensures equipment is in good working order, always
- Must possess skill, coordination, and awareness to operate heavy equipment in a safe manner with precision and efficiency
- Willingness to operate heavy equipment for long periods with continuous attention to detail and safety
- Maintain consistent communication among field crew members by use of hand signals or radio to align and position heavy equipment properly
- Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the job site
- Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up
- Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment on the truck
- Will be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis – JSA prior to starting construction
- Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic
- May be required to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies, or be on call as work is needed to ensure work is completed
- Ability to follow instructions
- We tend to stay local to Oregon, but we will move around the state
- Some out of state work may take place
Responsibilities
- 18 years or older with valid Right to Work documentation in the U.S.
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an excavator operator
- On call and weekend availability
- Travel is required
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
- Reliable transportation with a valid Driver’s License
- Must pass background check, MVR, and drug screening (including THC)
- FTTH, FTTX Experience
- Class A CDL
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Understanding of basic utility construction processes and terminology a plus
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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PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, we ensure you have the right people with the right tools, on-site and on time.
