A civil engineering company with over 40 years of experience in excavation, grading, drainage, and utility installation is looking for an experienced excavator operator who already lives in the Bay Area. This role is perfect for someone who is reliable, has a strong work ethic, and knows how to follow directions on high end single family custom home projects. You will operate excavators of various sizes for trenching, detailed digging, backfilling, compacting, and service installation support, working around utilities and tight spaces with precision. If you have at least five years of excavator operating experience within general engineering or civil construction, a proven ability to perform detailed excavation, and reliable transportation, this full time position offers competitive hourly pay, steady work, well maintained equipment, and opportunities for career progression. The primary keyword excavator operator appears naturally here because that is exactly who we need.
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About the Company
Double O Engineering, Inc. has served the Bay Area and Peninsula for over four decades, specialising in all phases of excavation including grading, drainage for foundations, storm and sanitary sewer systems, slide repair, pier drilling, soil shoring, utility installation, and underpinning. They are a Certified Green Building Professional and licensed Hazmat Contractor. Their focus is on high end single family custom home projects where precision and attention to detail are paramount. The company is known for its strong safety culture, well maintained equipment, and supportive professional team environment. They value operators who take pride in their craft and work collaboratively with engineers, supervisors, and site crews.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate excavators of various sizes for general engineering and civil works including grading, trenching, and material moving.
- Carry out trenching, detailed digging, backfilling, compacting, and service installation support with accuracy and efficiency.
- Work around utilities, tight spaces, and active worksites with precision, avoiding damage to existing services.
- Complete daily machinery checks including fluid levels, tracks or tires, hydraulic systems, and safety devices.
- Maintain high safety standards and CAL OSHA compliance at all times, reporting any hazards immediately.
- Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and site crews to ensure project timelines and quality expectations are met.
- Keep track of and turn in field paperwork including daily logs, equipment hours, and material usage.
What You Need to Qualify
Must live in the Bay Area. Minimum five years of excavator operating experience within general engineering or civil construction is required. Proven ability to perform detailed excavation and work around existing services is essential. Strong understanding of safety protocols and hazard management is mandatory. Ability to follow instructions and work independently when needed is expected. Reliable transport is required. You should be able to answer application questions including the deepest trench you have excavated and soil conditions, your experience with excavator attachments beyond a standard bucket, and confirmation that you currently live in the Bay Area. Physical fitness for sitting, reaching, and operating controls for full shifts is necessary. A valid driver’s license is required. No degree is specified.
Pay Rate and Benefits
The hourly pay rate ranges from 28 to 38 US dollars per hour based on experience and skill level. This aligns with current market rates for experienced excavator operators in the Bay Area. Full time status provides steady work across diverse engineering projects. Well maintained equipment and a strong safety culture mean you can work confidently. Opportunities for upskilling and career progression are available. Long term stability with a growing company is offered. You will also receive a supportive and professional team environment. Overtime may be available at premium rates depending on project demands.
How to Apply
All applicants MUST submit their resume through the application link provided. Be prepared to answer the application questions about trench depth, soil conditions, attachment experience, and your current residence in the Bay Area. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and possibly a practical operating assessment. If this role matches where you want to take your career, do not wait. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.