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Equipment Operator

Deadline:
Employer:
Sierra Pacific Industries
Job Field:
Other
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
California
Location Detail:
Oroville, CA
Job Description:

Our Forestry Division, North Sierra Region, has an opening for a qualified Equipment Operator to help sustainably manage the Company’s Road Systems in Lassen, Plumas, Tehama, Butte, Yuba, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, and Sierra Counties. This position will involve working with California Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) and performing road work on Timber Harvest Plans and USFS contracts. Work will be out of our Oroville, California office, requiring living in one of the surrounding communities. During the Logging Season, the Road Crew will on occasion stay out of town to work on projects.

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

  • Safely operate, maintain, and repair heavy equipment including excavator, backhoe, grader, roller, dump truck, and water truck
  • Perform daily equipment maintenance and safety checks
  • Identify and report equipment maintenance and repair needs
  • Perform road work on Timber Harvest Plans and USFS contracts
  • Forestry-related road project work in a wide range of weather and field conditions
  • Work may consist of overtime during busy seasons
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required
Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. 1 year experience operating trucks, dozers, graders, backhoes, and / or excavators
  2. Current valid driver’s license and Class A License, or ability to obtain Class A License within one year
  3. Proven experience towing trailers
  4. Demonstrated ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely negotiate steep mountainous roads
  5. Heavy Equipment Certification from an accredited school or program is preferred
  6. Basic understanding of logging, road construction and forestry operations
  7. Knowledge of road, watercourse crossings, drainage, and erosion control construction and maintenance
  8. Demonstrated ability to navigate mountain areas using maps, GPS device, and tablet
  9. Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and strong work ethic
  10. Proven commitment to safety
  11. Ability to successfully work both independently and as a team member
Benefits:

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

In addition to paid vacation and 10 paid holidays, we provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.

How to Apply:

HOW TO APPLY

If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:

Sierra Pacific Industries 

Amy Sarti, Human Resources 

PO Box 496014 

Redding, CA 96049 

(530) 378-8107

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers

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