Construction Equipment Operator (Santa Maria Area)

Joseph Engineering is a local family owned and operated small construction business. We specialize in backhoe work, grading, underground utilities, emergency and maintenance services for residential developers, commercial developers, individual homeowners, agriculture, ranchers, public works, and business owners. JE has a team based company culture with a focus on safety, offering competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Job Summary: Skillfully operate and maintain excavator and backhoe on earthwork and underground utility projects. Duties: Ability to safely and proficiently operate excavators and backhoes on various terrains • Familiarity with earthmoving, underground utility trenching and underground best practices and principles. Knowledge of waterworks, water main line installation and repairs, sewer mainline installation and repairs, septic tank installs and repairs. • Operate other types of standard heavy civil construction equipment • Various general labor tasks • Thorough equipment inspections and maintenance • Basic fueling and lubricating of equipment. Work Effectively with supervisors, foreman and peers to operate heavy equipment • 3 years of Construction labor and Equipment operating such as: • Excavators • Loaders • Caterpillar D1 Dozer • Backhoe • Skip Loader • Assist in initial setup and cleanup of worksite • Attend and participate in weekly & Monthly Safety Meetings • Conditions of Employment: Successful candidate must submit to post offer pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing. Compensation: Our company offers a Competitive Salary with Career Growth Opportunities and a Benefits Package including Medical, Matching 401k, Tuition Assistance, Vacation and Holiday pay. EOE Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service-member status. If hired, I understand my employment is at will as permitted under applicable state law. I understand this means that either the company or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause.