Heavy Equipment Operator Contract-Based

At Bedrock were moving AI out of the lab and into the real world. Our team includes veterans who helped launch Waymo scaled Segment to a $3.2B acquisition and grew Uber Freight to $5B in revenue. Today were deploying autonomous systems on heavy construction equipment across the country improving safety on job sites and accelerating schedules on critical infrastructure projects.

Were not here debating the future of AI. Were deploying it in the real just two years weve raised $350M and achieved the first fully autonomous excavator deployments in construction.

This is where algorithms meet steel-toed boots. Youll work alongside construction veterans and world-class engineers to solve physical-world problems that simulations cant touch. If youre ready to do meaningful work on hard problems wed love to have you join us.

Bedrock Robotics is a San Francisco-based startup (founded in 2024) focused on bringing autonomous capabilities to heavy construction equipment is seeking a skilled Contract Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating various heavy equipment on construction and engineering projects with a strong understanding of the trade and a commitment to safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experienced and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator with a strong background in operating maintaining and inspecting heavy machinery on construction and industrial sites

• Proficient in operating equipment including excavators bulldozers loaders graders forklifts and other heavy machinery

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations site procedures and OSHA standards to ensure a safe work environment

• Minimum of 10 years of heavy equipment experience hands-on experience

• Skilled at performing routine equipment inspections preventative maintenance and reporting mechanical issues

• Effective team player with the ability to collaborate with crew members supervisors and site managers

• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments while meeting project deadlines and quality standards

• Available to work Monday through Friday with flexibility to work weekends as needed to meet project demands

• Committed to high-quality workmanship equipment care and job site safety

Qualifications:

• Excellent hand-eye coordination depth perception and spatial awareness

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Reliable attendance with the ability to work Monday through Friday and weekends as needed

• Physical ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform manual labor as required

• Valid drivers license; CDL preferred (if applicable)

• OSHA certification or equipment-specific certifications preferred (if applicable)

• Must be able to pass a drug test

Our roles are often flexible. If you dont fit all the criteria or are in another location (especially one where we have an office like SF or NY) please apply anyway! Wed love to consider you.

Were committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry age disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected characteristic.

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