Equipment Operator and General Laborer, TEMPORARY

***Summer Work – Heavy Equipment Operator***

Heavy Equipment Operator and General Laborer, Temporary

Are you a hard worker and safety-conscious?

Do you want to be part of an amazing team?

Do you thrive off reaching goals? 

This position working for Highline Construction (highlinewa.com) requires open availability Mondays thru Fridays from August thru September. Highline Construction is located in Bellingham, WA. This is a local position with most jobsites located in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

This position is for you if you enjoy:

• Performing physically intensive work safely and efficiently


• Working as a member of a team to achieve a common goal


• Being outdoors in all weather conditions

In this role you will be:

• Working on a TEMPORARY basis and is anticipated to last 6-10 weeks. Hours may vary, but mostly full-time, possibly overtime (overtime paid at 1.5x). Hours may vary significantly by day or week in accordance with project needs.


• Working hard, working safely, and maintaining a positive attitude!


• Working outdoors in the summer – (taking responsibility to practice heat safety strategies)


• Working on a small team operating heavy equipment of various sizes and types, including excavators, dozers, and rollers; utilizing hand and power tools.


• Willingness to work as an equipment operator AND as a laborer as needed to get the job done.


• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Be part of an amazing team with supportive and fun coworkers!


• Employer provides all major tools/equipment.

• Great Pay: $30-$40/hour (DOE); plus potential to increase earnings through assignment to prevailing wage projects (project assignments based on skill, productivity, attitude, tenure, and other considerations)

Qualifications

• 18+ years old and legally authorized for work in the U.S.A.


• Previous heavy equipment operating experience required


• CDL-Class A or CDL-Class B a plus, but not required


• Ability to work in all weather conditions and safely pick up more than 50 lbs on a regular basis


• Safety-minded with a positive attitude and strong work-ethic


• Reliable vehicle (clean driving record preferred)


• Smart phone required


• Reliable attendance


• Availability from 6:30am-6:30pm Mondays through Fridays is required from August through September. Actual work hours will vary.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate under federal, state, or local law. If you are an applicant with a disability and require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take on an awesome new adventure, please apply and let us know why you would be a great temporary addition to our team.

About Highline Construction.

We are a Whatcom County design-build firm who believes the success of our business is the result of enriching the lives of our employees, our clients, and our community. By focusing on doing right by others and continual improvement, we have built a company that supports our staff and makes this a fun place to work. Here are some examples of how staff have described our culture:

• Embraces change


• Values and respects my family life


• Supportive and genuine


• Transparent


• Passionate

By fostering this culture our people are happy and motivated to show up, work hard, and produce great work. This dedication has helped us win "Best Builder" in the Bellingham Alive! readers' choice awards six years in a row.