Bobcat / Excavator Operator

As Bobcat and Excavator Operator with PeopleReady Skilled Trades, you'll support large commercial construction contractor in Quincy, CA.

The pay rate for this job is $30 - $32 / hour

Benefits:

• Enjoy weekly pay
• Health insurance benefits
• Flexible work schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working outdoors in appropriate safety and protective equipment
• Operating a variety of heavy equipment safely via hand signals, radio communication and using occupant safety devices
• Performing pre-operational checks of equipment as well as basic maintenance on track or rubber tire undercarriage, buckets, and attachments; lubricating equipment components and attachments
• Completing and maintaining equipment log sheets and reports
• Performing site planning and setup by assessing jobsite conditions and identifying or selecting appropriate attachments for the work to be done
• Acquiring and using a knowledge of earthmoving fundamentals (soil characteristics, ground conditions, map reading) as well as relevant health and safety acts, municipal codes and bylaws, natural gas regulations, and the Highway
• Traffic Act Working cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers
• Continuously learning about new techniques/equipment in order to operate safely while maintaining productivity

Qualifications & Experience:

• Possess a valid certification and minimum five years' experience with heavy construction equipment and trucks and/or three years performing maintenance on heavy equipment
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, electronics, electronics, and Department of Transportation regulations
• Valid driver's license Tools of the trade and ability to bring them to the jobsite
• References to verify the professional skills and experience you bring to the team
• Able to occasionally lift and move more than 50 pounds and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Some Heavy Equipment Operator assignments require additional screening, such as background checks or drug screens