Operator, Heavy Equipment

Operator, Heavy Equipment

Location: Silverdale, Washington (Bangor)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: $44.51 - $44.51/hr

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $11.41 /hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, 12 paid days of vacation at start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support operations for WSBOSC. This role is responsible for safely operating a wide variety of heavy machinery—including cranes, bulldozers, loaders, graders, scrapers, sweepers, and industrial tractors—to excavate, move, and load materials. The operator may also be required to read and interpret grade and slope stakes, follow simple plans, and perform minor equipment adjustments or emergency repairs.

• Operate various heavy and light equipment in maintenance and new construction of projects such as preparing, paving, patching streets and parking lots, maintaining gravel and other earth surfaced roads and access roads, blading road and ditches, removing or installing culverts, clearing weeds, etc.
• Read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans.
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Participate in routine maintenance.
• May grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment.
• Apply all code requirements during installations, repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure all manufacturer specifications are met; ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported and graded.
• Ensure all environmental protection requirements are met.

• High school Diploma/GED is required.
• 3-5 years of experience with heavy equipment.
• Read and understand drawings, work plans and maps.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend applicable written and oral instructions.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand and use repetitive motion for several hours.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

• A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL
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• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

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Tessera is a national nonprofit, government contractor dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our core values, diversity, partnership, commitment, integrity, and quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us , or email recruiting.

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled – Tessera participates in E-Verify.