Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Motive Workforce, Oakland, CA

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  • Motive Workforce
  • Oakland, CA

Job Description

Make an Impact with Your Skills

Are you a skilled equipment operator looking for steady, meaningful work? Join our team and put your expertise to work on environmental remediation projects that make a difference. We’re hiring dependable Heavy Equipment Operators to safely and efficiently run excavators, dozers, dump trucks, loaders, and more.

You’ll be working with a close-knit crew on well-managed projects, operating modern equipment (CAT or John Deere controls) in a safety-first environment.

What You’ll Do:

  • Operate heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and front-end loaders
  • Perform light maintenance and troubleshooting to keep equipment running safely and smoothly
  • Maintain control and awareness of equipment limitations — especially load weights and center of gravity
  • Stay alert and focused while operating equipment for extended periods
  • Work as part of a team to complete civil construction tasks efficiently and safely

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment operator
  • 4+ years of experience on civil construction or remediation sites
  • Solid understanding of equipment safety and job site awareness
  • Comfortable operating machinery with either CAT or John Deere control systems
  • Valid 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification (plus 8-Hour refresher if applicable)
  • High school diploma or GED

What We Offer:

  • Stable, full-time work on long-term remediation projects
  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • A strong safety culture with supportive leadership
  • Opportunities to work on rewarding, environmentally impactful projects

Job Tags

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