Top 37 Excavator operator Jobs in Kent, Wa

Transfer Station Operator
King County —King County, WA
- $38.30 - $46.51 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator – Excavation
Clear Excavating —Puyallup, WA
- $40 - $95 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- CDL
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1d
Heavy Equipment Operator
GIRARD RESOURCES & RECYCLING, LLC —Covington, WA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Cleaning
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Excavation Equipment Operator
Rosestone & Co LLC —Seattle, WA
- From $35 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- CDL
- Opportunities for advancement
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Metal Recycling Excavator Operator
Sutter Metals —Tacoma, WA
- $28 - $36 an hour
- Full-time
- Mechanic experience
- Heavy equipment operation
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Mainline Trench Operator
Quanta Services —Sumner, WA
- $34.60 - $59.75 an hour
- Background check
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Mainline Trench Operator
Potelco, Inc. —Sumner, WA
- $34.60 - $59.75 an hour
- Background check
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Septic Install Excavator Operator
A-ADVANCED SEPTIC SERVICES, LLC —Auburn, WA
- $30 - $36 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator II, Pit Digger SeaTac
EDW. C. Levy CO. —Seattle, WA
- $28 - $38 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Loan repayment program
- Disability insurance
Civil Heavy Equipment Operator
A-ADVANCED SEPTIC SERVICES, LLC —Auburn, WA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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CDL Laborer
Telecon Design USA Inc —Tacoma, WA
- Full-time
- English
- CDL
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
On-call Remediation Heavy Equipment Operator
GRAYMAR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC —Auburn, WA
- $30 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CDL B
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Essel —Seattle, WA
- $30 - $35 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Construction site
- CDL
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Underground Construction
Horizontal Technologies —Black Diamond, WA
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Landscape Construction Specialist
TLC - Thrush Lawn Care, LLC —Bonney Lake, WA
- $28 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Drain Field Equipment Operator
A-ADVANCED SEPTIC SERVICES, LLC —Auburn, WA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Landscape Laborer
TLC - Thrush Lawn Care, LLC —Bonney Lake, WA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Working Construction Foreman
Riverton Contractors, Inc. —South Prairie, WA
- $50 - $75 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Excavation Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator — Civil & Underground Utilities
Clear Excavating —Puyallup, WA
- $40 - $93 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
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Experienced Landscape Construction Laborer
Alderwood Landscaping —Bellevue, WA
- $25 - $38 an hour
- Year round work
- Bilingual
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Transfer Station Operator

King County -
King County, WA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$38.30 - $46.51 an hour

Benefits

457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Pension plan
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Customer communication
In-person customer service
Driver's License
Customer engagement
Industrial equipment
Hand tools

Full Job Description

Summary

Solid Waste Division is a collaborative, forward-thinking, innovative workgroup. We interact with customers providing service, education, and guidance to ensure a successful experience. We are stewards for the environment, we focus on our customers, and we collaborate to drive results.

About this role:
Educating customers on diverting material away from Landfill, collaborating with recycle vendors, recover material of reusable resources.

About the team:
For a customer focused Transfer Station Operators (TSO) who are responsive problem solvers and who will support the Department and Division goals on Environmental Sustainability. Be part of this unit as the TSO Staff is well respected and creates positive change for all operational aspects (i.e. collection of materials, site design, safety committee, equipment purchasing, etc.). You will stay busy as you rotate between tasks, operate a variety of equipment, and work at several locations. Your efforts will help improve, contribute, and support changes that are currently happening.

Job Duties

Safely operate transfer station equipment, which may include front end loaders, pre-load compactors, pedestal compactors, backhoe loader, bailers, forklifts, and skid steers/bobcat and operate yard trucks ("goats") to pull empty garbage hauling trailers into chutes and full trailers out to parking areas through sometimes confined areas.
Customer-centric interaction with public and commercial haulers to educate and direct patrons with recycling diversion.
Safely assist customers to safely maneuver and park vehicle, and properly utilize facility to avoid customer injury.
Screen for hazardous and unacceptable materials and take appropriate action.
Maintain property and facility within boundary.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum one (1) year experience operating specific heavy equipment such as: (NOTE: Your application work history must demonstrate experience in this area.)
- front end loaders
- mini excavator
- driving or hosteling truck & trailer
Minimum one (1) year experience related to: (NOTE: Your application work history must demonstrate experience in this area.)
- Customer Service in an industrial environment
- Operating hand tools in an industrial environment

Competencies You Bring:

Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Required Licenses:

Valid Washington State Driver's License and ability to travel to multiple transfer station locations during the workday/shift.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon verification of a valid Washington State Driver's License or verification of the ability to travel to other transfer stations during the workday/shift.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, email communication, virtual training and meetings.
Basic mechanical skills providing facility and yard maintenance.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Work Location: On-site work, multiple locations within King County (Algona, Enumclaw, Renton, Tukwila, Factoria, Houghton, Shoreline, Vashon)
Work Schedule: Multiple schedules include: 5/8 (5 days, 8 hours, 2 days off) 7/10 (7 days, 10 hours, 7 days off) and 7/10 Regular Part-Time (RPT) (7 days, 10 hours, 7 days off). RPT is primarily assigned to a 7/10 work schedule (7 days on, 10 hours per day, followed by 7 days off (Monday – Sunday). RPT positions are not guaranteed hours and are schedule to work as needed to supplement full-time schedules, with variable work hours, which include Day, Swing, and Graveyard shifts. RPT positions are utilized on a regular basis.
Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters, Local 174.
Physical Requirements and Environment:
- Ability to work in, and operate heavy equipment and machinery on, uneven slopes, surfaces, and terrain, in heat/cold, wet/humid, inclement weather and other adverse conditions such as odor, high volume noise, dust, heavy traffic and confined spaces.
- Able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Experience working in adverse weather conditions and industrial environment.
FLSA Status: This position is overtime eligible.

Application and Selection Process: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacant positions and may be used to create a list of competitive candidates to fill possible future vacancies.

The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in skill tests operating equipment and customer service assessment, and a panel interview.

To apply, submit a:

Complete Application
Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a skills test and panel interview.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact [email protected].

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Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Jalynn Davis at [email protected].

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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excavator operator jobs in kent, wa

Transfer Station Operator

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Excavation Equipment Operator

Metal Recycling Excavator Operator

Mainline Trench Operator

Mainline Trench Operator

Septic Install Excavator Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator II, Pit Digger SeaTac

Civil Heavy Equipment Operator

CDL Laborer

On-call Remediation Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

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Landscape Construction Specialist

Drain Field Equipment Operator

Landscape Laborer

Working Construction Foreman

Excavation Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator — Civil & Underground Utilities

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