Equipment Operator

Paradise CA

Description

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. What does it mean to be part of the Sierra Pacific family? It means you are a valued team member and part of a growing third-generation family-owned forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments. With over 5,000 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers - for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at. We are looking for qualified Equipment Operators in the Northern Sierra area. This position will be based from our Oroville office. Successful candidates will travel to Tehama, Butte, Lassen, Plumas, Sierra, Nevada, Yuba and Placer Counties. About The Position • Operate, maintain and repair heavy equipment • Safely operate heavy equipment including excavator, backhoe, grader, dump truck and water trucks • Perform daily equipment maintenance and safety checks • Clean, maintain, and secure equipment • Advise supervisor of any needed maintenance and repairs • Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions • Work will consist of overtime and weekends, must be available to travel to different job sites Qualifications • Class A license is preferred • Heavy Equipment Certification from an accredited school or program is preferred • Minimum 1 year experience operating transfers, dozers, graders, backhoes, and/ or excavators • Minimum 1 year experience repairing and welding on heavy equipment • Ability to navigate mountain areas using maps, GPS device and tablet • Proven to be a reliable self-starter and safety conscious Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan with low cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company paid Life Insurance. In addition, for over 38 years, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses. Each year, the Foundation gives an average of $500,000 in scholarships. How To Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume by April 2nd, 2021 to: Sierra Pacific Industries Erin McLeod, Human Resources P.O. Box 496014 Redding, CA 96049 (530) 378-8107 Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. Interested in SPI, but not this job? Look for future openings at: About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing over 5,000 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We are a third generation family-owned company based in Northern California. Sierra Pacific owns and sustainably manages nearly 2 million acres of timberland in California and Washington. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. Our forests are managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our seven biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.