Looking for an experienced equipment operator to join our team with a Excavation/ Utility company, with knowledge of site prep for new home construction.

Precision Excavation Northwest is growing, and looking for qualified individuals to join our team. Our projects are in South King, Peirce, & Kitsap Counties

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Site prep for new homes; Cut new home foundations using an excavator +/- 0.10, backfill new home foundations, grade driveways and landscape areas to drain.
• Communicate with Superintendents
• Daily check fluids, wear parts, tires, glass and general condition of the machinery assigned to use. Report issues and maintenance required immediately.
• Safely and productively operate machinery assigned. Adapt to changing environment including traffic, soil conditions and weather.
• Manage materials efficiently whether excavating, loading haul vehicles, placing materials, fine grading or installing utilities.
• Operate a range of machines sizes and types for required use and application including excavators, wheel & track loaders, dozers, compactors.

Qualifications

• Must have valid license
• Reliable transportation
• Must have 3 years minimum experience operating machinery
• Must have detailed understanding in site prep for new home construction including but not limited to; foundation excavation, excavation and installation of roof and footing drains, water services, dry utilities, backfill operations, basic under standing of grading site to drain, & fine grading for driveways and landscape.
• Knowledge and competency with each machine type
• Earthwork and grading experience utilizing machinery for a variety of tasks including mass earthwork, loading of hauling vehicles, placing materials, compacting, moisture conditioning and fine grading.
• Utility experience utilizing machinery for a variety of tasks including trench excavation, setting pipe, appurtenances and structures, shoring processes and systems including trench shields, hydraulic shores, sloping and benching.
• Safe operation of each machine maintaining situational awareness at all times.
• Recognize mechanical issues immediately as they develop with engine, hydraulic and electrical systems and taking action to shut down and secure the machine to avoid additional damage.