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Operator

About Trinity Grading

  • As an operator at Trinity Grading, you will be responsible for helping to lead the crew by adhering to our guiding principles of safety, production, quality, training, and mentoring. You will play a key role in achieving our daily plan set by the Foreman, ensuring that the equipment is clean, fueled, and greased and that the machine is operated with the correct cycle time, load capacity, and capabilities, taking into account the conditions.
  • Safety is of the utmost importance, and you will be expected to operate in accordance with all Trinity Grading’s regulatory policies and rules to maintain a safe and accident-free job site. By conforming to these duties and responsibilities, you will help ensure that we deliver high-quality work to our clients while maintaining a safe and productive work environment for our team.

About the Position

  • Arrive onsite, on time, and prepared with proper PPE
  • Be able to thoroughly inspect machinery fluid capacities, hours, tire pressure, bucket/teeth wear, any damage on a daily basis and maintain an equipment checklist
  • Be able to follow foreman and leadman directions in order to maintain productivity on a daily basis
  • Ensure you have a clear understanding of scope and materials, conflicts that can be identified prior to excavating; this includes utility crossings, any obstacles that will impede production or unsafe conditions
  • Familiar with OSHA excavation methods to include sloping, benching, shoring, slide shoring, box shields etc.
  • Able to identify and communicate unsafe conditions to the crew to avoid potential dangers
  • When excavating around utilities and possible crossings always use a spotter and have had utilities potholed prior to excavating (no machine dig within 3 feet of utilities)
  • Knowledge and understanding of equipment limitations and lift capacities
  • Knowledge of proper rigging, inspection of rigging equipment and overseeing rigging practices when lifting with equipment (Recommended certified rigging training)
  • Knowledge of proper rigging, inspection of rigging equipment and overseeing rigging practices when lifting with equipment (Recommended certified rigging training)
  • Identify soil conditions and dig accordingly
  • Knowledge of proper moisture and compaction methods
  • Fuel, grease, and clean equipment on a daily basis
  • Report any damage to foreman immediately
  • Ensure you are aware of foreseeing next steps by maintaining proper communication with foreman/leadman
  • Keeping jobsite materials clean and organized
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Our Core Values

What We're Looking For

  • At Trinity Grading, we work to serve our clients and our employees by delivering high-quality projects that demand the absolute best from our teams. We aim to be a community where highly talented and motivated people are able to utilize their skills and abilities for a lifetime. Regardless of the position, each team member must be committed to the truth, value others and themselves, and share a passion to perform with excellence. These are the four pillars upon which our team is built and maintained.
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Our Benefits

401K Retirement

Paid Time Off

Medical / Dental

Non-Union Shop

Frequently Asked Questions

With over six decades of experience in the industry, our focus is on medium to large-sized firms in commercial, industrial, military, public works, and apartment industries in Orange Co., San Diego Co., and Inland Empire who share our values of relationship building, fair negotiation, and attention to detail. Our typical projects range from under a million dollars to $6 million.

We believe in investing in our employees' development, and we are committed to providing the best training and support possible. We offer:
  • BuildWitt Training Modules
  • In-house "In training" program to identify those who want to move to the next position and establish steps and milestones to achieve
  • Company provided formal training for competent person training and refreshers for Trenching & Excavation, CPR & First Aid, and Confined Space, as well as any other certifications needed per position (OSHA 10, 30, Rigging, Signaling)
  • 3rd-party Leadership & Development Training Opportunities
  • Vendor provided training on materials, installation best practices, software use
  • AGC apprentice partnership

We believe in promoting from within our company, offering our employees the chance to grow professionally and push their limits. This approach strengthens our team and fosters a supportive work environment.

The work hours and schedule at Trinity Grading vary based on your role and the specific project you are assigned to. Typically, projects adhere to a Monday through Friday daytime work schedule, but there may be instances where night or weekend work is necessary.

"WORKING FOR TRINITY HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST GRATIFYING JOBS I HAVE HAD IN THE PAST 25 YEARS OF DOING UNDERGROUND. I TRULY APPRECIATE BEING ABLE TO WORK ALONGSIDE SOME OF THE BEST PROFESSIONALS IN OUR TRADE, DOING WHAT I LOVE."

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