Excavation Operator Lead at Jobot

Lead the field. Run the work. Be the right hand to ownership. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ryan Weingardt Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year A bit about us: Locally based excavation contractor serving the Longview / Cowlitz County area. The company operates with a small, experienced crew and focuses on quality execution, efficiency, and reputation-driven work rather than volume-driven growth. This is not a corporate environment - it's a practical, field-first operation where leadership matters. Why join us? A superintendent or foreman tired of large-company bureaucracy A hands-on excavation leader who wants autonomy and influence Someone who prefers small teams, fast decisions, and visible impact Job Details This is a working role with real authority. Key Responsibilities MUST be a top-tier heavy machinery operator that can lead! CDL Preferred. Lead and coordinate daily field operations across active excavation projects Supervise crews, equipment usage, and jobsite productivity Plan and sequence work to meet schedules and deadlines Act as the primary field point of contact with ownership Maintain safety awareness and jobsite discipline Solve problems in real time - utilities, access, weather, production issues Ensure work is completed correctly, efficiently, and professionally This role may involve occasional hands-on work depending on project needs. What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months) Jobs run smoothly with clear daily plans Crews know expectations and trust leadership Fewer surprises, fewer reworks Owner confidence in field execution Foundation set for controlled growth Ideal Background Experience as an Excavation Superintendent, Working Superintendent, or Senior Foreman Strong background in CIVIL excavation, sitework, grading, trenching, or utilities Comfortable leading small crews and making day-to-day field decisions Local to Longview / SW Washington (or already established in the area) Self-directed, accountable, and hands-on by nature This is not a desk-heavy PM role. Compensation & Structure Want autonomy Like small teams Enjoy running work, not just managing paperwork Are tired of layers, politics, or big-company inertia This is not a fit if you: Need a large support staff Prefer purely administrative roles Want a highly corporate environment Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: