Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Heavy Equipment Operator

Essel Environmental

Heavy Equipment Operator

Essel is looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. In this role, you will operate various types of heavy machinery and equipment to ensure the successful completion of our construction and environmental projects. This position requires a strong emphasis on safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate heavy equipment, including backhoes, loaders, excavators, dump trucks, etc. for multiple project applications.
  • Conduct pre-operation checks to ensure equipment is safe and functional.
  • Excavate, grade, and level earth in preparation for construction using appropriate techniques.
  • Communicate effectively with ground crew using hand signals and radios for safe operations.
  • Maintain equipment by performing minor maintenance and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and company policies to minimize workplace hazards.
  • Support project completion by assisting with other tasks as assigned by the site supervisor.
  • Heavy construction experience and work site digging.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Heavy Equipment Operator in San Diego, CA vacancy
  •  ...Job Description Essel is looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. In this role, you will operate various types of heavy machinery and equipment to ensure the successful completion of our construction and environmental projects. This position requires... 
    Suggested

    Essel

    San Diego, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...A construction and environmental services company is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator in San Diego, California. In this role, you will operate various heavy machinery to ensure project success while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have... 
    Suggested

    Essel

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...A reputable utility construction company in San Diego is seeking Directional Drill and Excavating Equipment Operators to ensure safe operation of equipment for underground utility construction. The ideal candidate will have experience with underground utility installation... 
    Suggested

    Fishel Co

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $1,200 - $1,400 per week

    About the job Long Haul CDL-A Truck Driver Home Every Two Weeks, with possibility to get homeOnce a week Earning potential of $1200-$1400 weekly Drop and Hook, Live Load, Live Unload, Preload Miles2,100 weekly runsBOTH DAY/NIGHT Runs from So Cal to PNW Experience Requirements...
    Suggested
    Apprenticeship
    Local area
    Night shift

    LuXX Management

    San Diego, CA
    4 days ago
  • $38.3 - $54.17 per hour

     ...Construction Equipment Operator Padre Dam Municipal Water District is seeking a dedicated Construction Equipment Operator to join our water...  .... This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of heavy equipment—excavators, backhoes, graders, skid steers, cranes,... 
    Suggested
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Rotating shift

    GovernmentJobs.com

    Santee, CA
    2 days ago
  • $79.66k - $123.78k

     ...Job Number: 2026-00019 Department: Operations Division: Construction & Maintenance...  ...District is seeking a dedicated Construction Equipment Operator to join our water and sewer...  ...opportunity to work with a variety of heavy equipment-excavators, backhoes, graders,... 
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Part time
    Work experience placement
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Rotating shift

    Padre Dam Municipal Water District

    Santee, CA
    5 days ago
  • $26 - $33 per hour

     ...Machinist you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable operation and maintenance of marine machinery, engines, and systems....  ...overhaul, install and align main propulsion machinery and associated equipment/components. Also remove, repair, overhaul, install and align... 
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Shift work

    Ameri-Force

    San Diego, CA
    29 days ago
  •  ...intermittent review of work, this position is responsible for operating and performing fabrication of machine parts by using light-duty...  ...fabrication of machined parts. Good knowledge of machining equipment including ability to use judgment and safe practices.... 
    Interim role
    Remote work
    Shift work
    Afternoon shift

    General Atomics

    San Diego, CA
    5 days ago
  • $21.5 per hour

     ...required documentation with respect to cremation process and equipment maintenance Adheres to all professional, municipal, state/provincial...  ...as an apprentice Certification/Licenses Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver’s license required if... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Apprenticeship
    Flexible hours

    Service Corporation International

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Job Description OUR CORE PILLARS: Safety | Operational Excellence | Shareholder Value Propulsion Controls Engineering has a job openings...  ...systems, rudders and steering gear, elevators, and deck equipment without Supervision. Capable of accomplishing the installation... 
    For contractors

    Propulsion Controls Engineering

    Spring Valley, CA
    4 days ago
  • $29 - $31 per hour

     ...Overhaul, maintain, and test pumps, valves, turbines, and other machinery components. Set up and operate portable machining tools and equipment. Apply basic machine shop mathematics for accurate measurements and installations. Lay out passage... 
    Full time
    Afternoon shift

    NSC Staffing

    Chula Vista, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...including: Antenna tilting groups (ATGs), twin and single boom Boat davit equipment, including nitrogen accumulators. System nitrogen charging, hydro testing, and functional/operational testing of related systems Torpedo strike down equipment, including lift... 
    Contract work
    Work experience placement
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours

    Life Cycle Engineering

    Chula Vista, CA
    5 days ago
  • $64 per day

    Class A Long-Haul Class A Drivers Needed for Power-Only Dry Van Full-time positions -Avg. 0.50 per mile-Immediate Hires-San Diego, CA Job We are looking for dedicated and experienced long-haul/OTR Dry Van drivers for full-time positions to join our team in San Diego, California...
    Daily paid
    Full time
    Immediate start

    TILI Logistics Corp.

    San Diego, CA
    6 days ago
  •  ...benefit plans may vary based on employment status. A machinist operates computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, such as...  ...repair or produce parts using both manual and automated equipment with precise measurements based on blueprints and/or technical... 
    Permanent employment
    Local area
    Flexible hours
    Day shift
    Afternoon shift

    Chromalloy

    El Cajon, CA
    5 days ago
  • $23.5 - $31.8 per hour

     ...will get to: Performs all work in accordance with standard operating procedures and drawing specifications with little assistance...  ...including selecting tooling, adjusting offsets, and preparing equipment for production. Seeks opportunities to improve efficiency,... 
    Hourly pay
    Minimum wage
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours

    nVent

    El Cajon, CA
    1 day ago
  • $36.63 - $54.71 per hour

     ...manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating and programming multi-axis mill-turn CNC machines to produce...  ...; maintaining tight tolerances and surface finishes; ensuring equipment is maintained and calibrated for optimal performance; adhering... 
    Hourly pay
    Permanent employment
    Temporary work

    ITT Inc. - English US

    El Cajon, CA
    4 days ago
  • $71.82k - $86.01k

     ...Machinist positions work in a machine shop and/or field environment and set up, operate and maintain lathes, drill presses, grinders, milling machines, boring machines, honing equipment and other machine shop tools to lay out, cut, form and shape parts and tools; read... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Apprenticeship
    Work at office
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Night shift

    City of San Diego, CA

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  • $28 - $47 per hour

     ...with engineers to optimize the manufacturability of unique custom prototypes. You will be responsible for not only operating the machine shop equipment but also ensure the shop area is organized, clean and safe to operate. Essential Job Functions: • Create... 
    Permanent employment

    Quartus Engineering

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $23 - $40.92 per hour

     ...Sign-On Bonus * These benefits also apply to part-time employees About the Role: The CNC Machinist will set up and operate any machine tool to perform any operation within its capacity where special fixtures and holding devices are furnished or not... 
    Part time
    Currently hiring
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Night shift
    Afternoon shift

    Solar Turbines

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $46.05k - $54.62k

     ...customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment,...  ...additive manufacturing, including advancements in technology, equipment, and techniques. Perform preventative and corrective... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Local area
    Worldwide

    Huntington Ingalls Industries

    San Diego, CA
    6 days ago
  • $28 - $33 per hour

     ...and maintenance on yard facilities, utilities, and a wide range of production equipment. The technician uses strong mechanical aptitude to diagnose failures, ensure safe and reliable operations, and support continuous production by maintaining equipment such as pumps,... 
    Weekly pay
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Work experience placement
    Shift work

    Aerotek

    San Diego, CA
    15 hours ago
  •  ...Tooling Department at Taylor Guitars! The Machinist sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and computer numerical control...  ...machined replacement parts into mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and performs tests to ensure functionality and performance.... 
    Work at office

    Taylor Guitars

    El Cajon, CA
    16 hours ago
  •  ...manufactured and measured on a variety of highly-specialized and precise equipment and are often millimeter in scale with micron-sized features...  ...intermittent review of work, this position is responsible for operating and performing fabrication of machine parts by using light-... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Part time
    Interim role
    Local area
    Remote work
    Relocation package

    General Atomics

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...malfunctions, and implement corrective actions to restore equipment to operational status. Perform precision machining operations, such as...  ...and stakeholders. Physical ability to lift and maneuver heavy materials and work in various positions, including standing... 

    Talent Source International

    San Diego, CA
    4 days ago
  • $28.47 per hour

     ...MAINTENANCE, BLS 51-4041, SCA 23550 Function: Produce replacement parts and new parts in making repairs of metal parts of mechanical equipment. Required experience: At a minimum of two (2) years' experience with blueprints, sketches, and manufacturing files to... 
    Contract work

    Kay and Associates, Inc.

    Coronado, CA
    2 days ago
  • $34.43 - $37.78 per hour

     ...repairs, and maintains ship's fluid systems which include pumps, compressors, purifiers, heat exchangers, actuators and valves. Tests equipment to ensure systems meets specifications. Installs and tests various shop equipment. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some... 
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    NASSCO General Dynamics Corporation

    San Diego, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...Machinist Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Machinist to operate CNC machines and use existing programming to produce tools & parts...  ...solve related problems Perform preventative maintenance to equipment Recommend new technologies for continuous improvement... 
    Permanent employment
    Temporary work
    Work experience placement

    Applied Composites

    San Diego, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...about this agency Duties Help You will set up and operate most types of conventional and computer numerical control machine...  .... You will utilize many types of precision instruments and equipment such as vernier calipers, squares, protractors, micrometers,... 
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Part time
    Interim role
    Work at office
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Remote work
    Relocation
    Relocation package
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Department of the Navy - Agency Wide

    Chula Vista, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...troubleshooting, modifying, and testing on ship's mechanical systems and equipment. What You Will Do Accomplish mechanical repairs and...  .... System nitrogen charging, hydro testing, and functional/operational testing of related systems. Torpedo strike down equipment,... 

    HII Mission Technologies division

    San Diego, CA
    3 days ago
  • $21 per hour

     ...Pay Rate $21hr plus GREAT BENEFITS!! Responsible for safely operating a Company vehicle to deliver product to customers. Manually...  ...employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles... 
    Daily paid
    Temporary work
    Local area
    Night shift

    LKQ Corporation

    San Diego, CA
    8 hours ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Heavy Equipment Operator. Be the first to apply!