Excavator Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob title: Excavator Operator / Heavy Equipment OperatorLocation: Oakland, CA
Pay Range: $25–$28/hr (DOE)
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
Full-Time, Onsite
Temp-to-Hire
We are actively seeking an Excavator Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator to join a fast-paced recycling and materials processing operation. In this hands-on role, you will utilize excavators and material handling equipment to support daily production, efficiently manage recyclable materials, and help maintain the steady flow of operations throughout a high-volume facility. This position is ideal for an experienced equipment operator who values safety, precision, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on daily production goals.
Reasons to Join This Team
- Be part of an operation that supports sustainability by transforming reclaimed materials into valuable resources
- Work with a collaborative team that values safety, accountability, and operational excellence
- Enjoy a steady weekday schedule with opportunities for additional hours based on production demands
- Put your equipment skills to work in a role where accuracy and efficiency are highly valued
- Gain experience in a dynamic industrial environment that offers variety and daily challenges
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Operate track excavators, hydraulic excavators, material handlers, long-reach excavators, demolition excavators, and grapple-equipped machines to move, sort, separate, and process materials
- Utilize attachments such as grapples, magnets, buckets, thumbs, and sorting attachments to maximize production efficiency and material recovery
- Load trucks, containers, hoppers, crushers, and processing equipment safely and accurately
- Maintain material stockpiles and support efficient material flow throughout the facility
- Perform pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and promptly report maintenance concerns
- Safely maneuver equipment in an active environment with trucks, personnel, and other heavy machinery present
- Coordinate with supervisors and production teams to support daily operational goals
- Adapt to changing production priorities, material volumes, and site conditions
- Maintain organized work areas and consistently follow site safety requirements
To Be Successful in This Role, You'll Bring
- 2+ years of experience operating excavators, material handlers, or similar heavy equipment in recycling, demolition, scrap metal, aggregate, landfill, construction, or industrial environments
- Experience operating one or more of the following: hydraulic excavators, track excavators, material handlers, demolition excavators, long-reach excavators, grapple excavators, or magnet-equipped excavators
- Strong understanding of safe operating practices in active industrial settings
- Ability to work independently while supporting team production goals
- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic in a production-driven environment
- Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform routine equipment inspections
- Effective communication skills and a proactive, safety-focused mindset
Put Your Excavator Skills to WorkJoin a team where your equipment expertise directly contributes to daily production success and operational efficiency.Start by applying, then call Sophia at 888-303-5627 or email sophia@go2dynamic.com with any questions to learn more!
Dynamic’s benefits and leave programs for Temporary and Temp-to-Hire Associates are provided in our employee handbook and are reviewed during onboarding and follow state, local, and federal laws. Eligibility and accrual rates may vary based on work location and employment status.Dynamic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.