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Construction Heavy Equipment Operator (Environmental & Civil)

ETIC
Pleasant Hill, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
ETIC is an established and growing environmental consulting and construction company with offices throughout California.  We are a customer-focused company offering solutions to complex construction and environmental issues.  We provide a broad range of services to public and private sector clients.  We offer competitive benefits and take pride in the quality of our work.

ETIC is always looking to strengthen our construction team with professional, safe, talented and self-motivated individuals.  We are growing in both Northern and Southern California and will be hiring skilled heavy equipment operators to meet our expanding client base’s needs.  We will be hiring hourly FT, PT, and Contract Construction Heavy Equipment Operators - TBD based on needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
  • Safely and efficiently operating small/midsize/large heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, skip loaders, forklifts, mechanized trenchers, etc., for various construction projects involving demolition, earthwork, and underground utilities.
  • Performing pre- and post-operation inspections of heavy equipment in accordance with standard safety and company policy measures.
  • Monitoring and maintaining equipment, as needed throughout operation, to ensure proper performance and safety and to avoid down time.
  • Working closely with and under the direction of a crew lead/foreman/superintendent.
  • Performing general labor tasks, as needed, to support projects when operating heavy equipment is halted.
  • Ensuring that all field procedures and safety protocols are followed in compliance with company- and client-specific requirements.
  • Reporting to job sites as directed. Travel and work at remote locations requiring out-of-town stays for periods of a few days to several weeks at a time may be required.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
  • 5 years of verifiable heavy equipment operating experience. Pay commensurate with knowledge, capabilities, and experience and skills on various types of equipment.
  • General equipment maintenance and repair knowledge required to assess and address malfunctions.
  • Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective verbal communication and comprehension skills.
  • Consistent professionalism and positivity.
  • Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment and annual physicals, including alcohol/drug screening.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • HAZWOPER 40-hour training preferred.

Benefits:

  • Insurance:
    • Medical (HMO/PPO)
    • Dental PPO 
    • Vision
    • Life
    • Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 8 paid holidays in addition to vacation time
Hourly range:  $30.25 - $42.30


Click Apply above to begin the process of joining our team!

Notice to California Applicants:
ETIC collects personal information in connection with your application for employment in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This information is used for employment-related purposes only. For more details, please refer to the “Notice to Applicants/Employees” available on ETIC Central under the Administrative Guides icon in the Labor Law Posters & Legal Notices folder.

Salary : $30 - $42

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