Equipment Operator (Loader, Dozer, & Excavator)

Description:

Join Our Team at Soils Plus! Soiland Company is a family-owned business proudly rooted in Sonoma County since 1962. We’re committed to serving our community with high-quality construction and landscape materials—and we’re currently looking for a skilled Equipment Operator (Loader, Dozer & Excavator) to join our team at Soils Plus, our quarry and aggregate recycling facility located in Sonoma, California.

If you're dependable, safety-conscious, and thrive in a team environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do & What We’re Looking For

As an Equipment Operator at Soils Plus, you’ll play a key role in supporting production operations by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment—specifically front-end wheel loaders, mid-sized excavators, and a D10 dozer—for material handling and site maintenance.

This position requires a recent, proven track record of hands-on experience operating heavy equipment in a production environment such as mining, quarrying, or construction. You must be proficient in all of the following equipment types:

- Wheel Loader (CAT 972 or larger): 3+ years of recent experience (within the past 5 years) - Excavator (CAT 330 or larger): 3+ years of recent experience (within the past 5 years) - Dozer (D10 or D11): 3+ years of recent experience (within the past 5 years)

Please note: Experience with other equipment types (e.g., forklifts, skid steers, cranes, or smaller heavy equipment does not meet the minimum qualifications for this role.

Key responsibilities include:

- Mining, transporting, stockpiling, and sorting materials

- Performing routine equipment inspections and minor maintenance (pre- and post-operation)

- Assisting with plant and yard maintenance, including basic repairs

- Supporting a safe, clean, and productive work environment

Work Schedule

This is a full time, on-site position at Soils Plus:

- Location: 4343 Stage Gulch Road, Sonoma, CA

- Classification: Hourly, non-exempt

- Schedule: Monday–Friday, starting at 6:00 AM

- Shift: 8 hours per day, with some overtime and occasional Saturday work as needed

- Pay range: $28 - $31/hour.

Please note: Soils Plus does not provide relocation assistance, mileage reimbursement, or lodging for this role. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance or be prepared to relocate at their own expense.

Why Work with Us

At Soiland, we prioritize safety, stability, and growth—both for our employees and the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer competitive pay, reliable year-round employment, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being:

- Competitive weekly pay and steady, year-round work

- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents

- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage

- 401(k) retirement plan

- 3% guaranteed Safe Harbor contribution from Soiland

- Annual profit-sharing potential based on company performance

- Family-friendly summer and winter events for employees and their families

About Soiland Company

We’ve proudly served Sonoma County for over 60 years with a focus on quality materials, environmental sustainability, and community support. Learn more about who we are and what we do at www.soils-plus.com.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

- Proven track record of safe and competent operation of the required equipment.

- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).

- Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.

- Must be at least 18 years old.

- Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

- Ability to safely perform physical labor (e.g., shoveling, lifting, climbing).

- Comfortable working at heights with appropriate fall protection.

- Strong spatial awareness when working near other people or structures.

- Reliable, punctual, and committed to safety.

- Effective verbal communication skills in English.

- Able to work independently and in a team-based, outdoor environment.