Sunset Grill Construction is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Seattle

Overview

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator / Lead / Foreman

Sunset Grill Construction: Company Overview & Culture

At Sunset Grill Construction, we are not building projects—we’re building excellence. We attract elite performers who demand more from themselves than anyone else ever could. We’re a team of high achievers. We’re excited to welcome likeminded people to our team.

We are a company where:

• Growth is our mission.
• Details are everything.

We are looking for solution-focused, self-motivated, forward thinkers who obsess over the details and make everything they touch better than they found it. This is where you come to grow, to stretch, to be challenged, and to become the best version of yourself—1% better every single day.

Experience isn’t required. We don\'t care what you’ve done before; we care about what you\'re willing to do now. If you can succeed here, you will be financially and professionally rewarded beyond your expectations.

To succeed at SGC, you must be:

• An executor with a zero-excuse mindset
• Obsessed with outcomes
• Unflinchingly organized, with extreme ownership of every task
• A master communicator who sees every angle, every risk, and every opportunity
• Educated — Heavy Equipment Operating

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (some positions may require specific technical training). Recent graduates are welcomed to apply.

Certifications: Valid operator\'s certification or license (if applicable) for specific equipment (e.g., OSHA certification, CDL).

Requirements:

• Proficient in operating a wide variety of construction machinery.
• Strong understanding of construction site operations and safety regulations.
• Ability to work in challenging and potentially hazardous environments.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical problems and perform light maintenance.
• Physical Requirements: Lift up to 100 lbs, work in varying weather conditions, sit for extended periods of time while operating machinery.
• Travel: Seattle - Varies
• Job Type: Full-Time

Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Superintendent to join our construction team. As a Superintendent you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery to assist with construction projects. This includes, but is not limited to, excavators, bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, and other construction equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience with heavy equipment, a strong safety orientation, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Work with Project Manager to manage projects.

• Safely operate construction equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, graders, cranes, forklifts, and skid steers to perform tasks like excavation, grading, lifting, and hauling materials.
• Use machines for trenching, site leveling, moving dirt, demolition, and material transport.
• Assist in project coordination and project planning.
• Site preparation: Level land, dig trenches, and clear obstacles; prepare land for foundations, roads, and infrastructure.
• Material handling and transport: Load/unload and move materials; transport materials as required.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure equipment aligns with project goals; communicate to coordinate operations.
• Site clean-up and maintenance; perform minor maintenance like greasing parts and checking wear.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE; report unsafe conditions.
• Operate machinery with precision to meet project specifications; adjust operation as needed.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical problems; report to maintenance; work with crew on solutions.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintain logs of hours, maintenance, fuel; report incidents; ensure compliance.
• Post-operation inspection: Clean machines and ensure safety features function.
• Compliance with regulations (OSHA, local, state, federal); stay current with safety standards.
• Training and skill development: Participate in ongoing training and stay updated on equipment and tech.

Benefits

• Starting $55/hr or based on experience
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Ongoing training and professional development