Heavy Civil Equipment Operator

Heavy Civil Equipment Operator – Build Critical Infrastructure Across the Puget Sound Job Overview

Company:
Santa Incorporated.

Salary/Pay Rate: $42 to $48+ & Prevailing Wage.

Job/

Employment Type:

Full Time.

Project Scope:
Commercial & Residential Mass Excavation/Wet Utility.

Mandatory Licenses &

Certifications:

Valid Driver's License.

You will serve as a foundational member of a tight-knit, family-run team dedicated to high-production earthwork and utility installations. This role offers the stability of a robust 2025 project pipeline and a clear path for professional advancement within a company that prioritizes promoting from within. You will play a vital role in transforming project sites through precise grading and expert machinery operation.

Operate a diverse fleet of Caterpillar heavy machinery, including excavators (mini to 300), bulldozers, and loaders, to execute complex site plans.

Execute precise grading and fine-grading tasks to ensure material placement meets strict engineering specifications.

Collaborate with Superintendents and Foremen to look ahead at project needs and exceed daily production goals.

Perform comprehensive daily equipment inspections to maintain machinery health and ensure a zero-incident work environment.

Interpret complex construction blueprints and site lasers to guide accurate trench excavations and pipe setting.

Maintain a clean and organized job site while adapting to varying soil conditions and weather environments.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in earthwork and heavy equipment operation.

Proven proficiency in operating multiple types of machinery, specifically excavators, dozers, and skid steers.

Demonstrated experience in trench excavation, pipe setting, and material compaction.

Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, plans, and technical drawings.

Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license for travel to various regional jobsites.

Strong communication skills and a commitment to making safety the absolute top priority.

4 or more years of experience in civil construction or utility sitework.

High School Diploma or GED.

Advanced proficiency in setting up and utilizing site lasers for grading accuracy.

Experience working on prevailing wage projects within the commercial sector.

Weekly pay cycle with prevailing wage opportunities.

Full medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic insurance at no cost to the employee
.

Seven paid holidays, sick pay, and paid vacation after one year.

401(k) retirement plan with company profit share.

Life and disability insurance.

Year-end performance bonuses.

Safety equipment provided by the company.

Santa Incorporated is a premier Mass Excavation and Wet Utility General Contractor operating as a true family-run business. We foster a supportive culture where owners are involved daily and long-term careers are built, as evidenced by our many ten-plus-year employees. Learn more at

Santa Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.