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Palo Alto, United States

Heavy Equiptment Operator

Essel · Palo Alto · United States

Contract

Posted: 8/22/2025 · Last checked: 10/20/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Essel's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Ability to operate a certain piece of equipment

· Grease, oil and do daily maintenance of equipment

· Hand dig around existing utilities when necessary

· Trained to operate tampers, jackhammers, drills, and saws

· Carry and load materials to be used on the job

· Follow all company safety policies and practices

· Report any equipment repairs needed to Foreman or Supervisor

· Light repair and maintenance of tools and equipment

· Assist in hauling equipment to and from job site

· Clean up and restore work area

· Wash and clean vehicles and equipment

· Safety training as required by position

· Paperwork filing and maintenance as needed

· Other duties as assigned

Essential Education and Qualifications:

· Good verbal communication skills

· Must have valid driver’s license

· Valid Driver’s License

· Valid DOT Health Card

Required Skills:

· Class A Driver’s License (CDL)

Physical Demands:

· Must be physically fit to endure the daily activity involved with the job

· Must be able to work in all weather conditions

· Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds

New openings in Palo Alto, by week

  1. 7/27/2026 13
  2. 8/3/2026 33
  3. 8/10/2026 22
  4. 8/17/2026 22
  5. 8/24/2026 30
  6. 8/31/2026 27
  7. 9/7/2026 23
  8. 9/14/2026 29
  9. 9/21/2026 42
  10. 9/28/2026 51
  11. 10/5/2026 42
  12. 10/12/2026 50
  13. 10/19/2026 25

409 openings over 12 weeks, by the week they were published.

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