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LaRiviere

Distributes roofing materials and building supplies

Heavy Equipment Operators

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Spokane, WA, USA+1 moreMore locations: Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
In PersonSome overtime travel may be required; lodging and per diem provided.
Building Trades

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience; 5 years is preferred.
  • A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required; a commercial driver's license is a plus.
  • Ability to operate a variety of construction heavy equipment proficiently and safely.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with ground personnel and other operators using universal hand signals.
  • Must have reliable transportation to area job sites.
  • Ability to perform frequent bending, climbing, sitting, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance, along with repeated push-pull motion, simple grasping, and fine manipulation.
  • Ability to work safely around moving machinery and exposure to changes in temperature and humidity, dust, fumes, and gases, and to work in all weather conditions.
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed and travel for some overtime work.
Responsibilities
  • Operate a wide variety of equipment, including loaders, excavators, rollers, dozers, bobcats, and water trucks; assist with labor tasks when not operating.
  • Operate construction-related heavy equipment, including excavators, skid-steers, bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, graders, and articulating haul trucks, proficiently and safely in all conditions.
  • Assist with manual labor activities as necessary.
  • Show up on schedule and inspect equipment.
  • Complete a thorough walk-around inspection and daily equipment checklist.
  • Attend and participate in regular safety meetings.
  • Communicate and work with the team and other operators.
  • Help with labor work as needed.
  • Report safety concerns to the immediate supervisor.
  • Accurately report hours and job duties on daily timecards.
  • Keep equipment clean and maintain good housekeeping.
Desired Qualifications
  • Five years of heavy equipment operating experience is preferred.
  • A commercial driver's license is a plus.

About the company

LaRIVIERE est un distributeur de matériaux et d’accessoires pour la couverture et les métiers du bâtiment, avec plus de 30 000 références couvrant la toiture, la charpente, l’isolation, l’étanchéité, la sécurité, la ventilation, l’énergie solaire et les systèmes de façade. Ses produits et solutions sont fournis via un réseau de plus de 95 agences en France et plus de 800 collaborateurs, qui accompagnent les professionnels sur les chantiers avec disponibilité et réactivité. Le groupe se distingue par son réseau national, son approche client et son expertise métier, ainsi que par les labels Top Employer 2024 et 2025 qui témoignent de son management des ressources humaines. Son objectif est d’être un partenaire humain et fiable qui donne du sens à la relation client en offrant une large gamme de produits et un service de proximité pour les professionnels du bâtiment.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Angers, France

Founded

1946

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • LaRiviere won Idaho DOT's Snake River Avenue project on February 25, 2026.
  • It bid $9.03 million for SH-3 work, showing competitiveness on larger public jobs.
  • Its 2024 Lewiston expansion broadened reach and strengthens access to regional civil contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Public web presence shows zero projects and zero employees, signaling weak transparency.
  • Heavy dependence on Idaho transportation bidding exposes revenue to DOT award cycles and margin pressure.
  • If project wins stay sparse, LaRiviere loses scale against Knife River and regional rivals.

What makes LaRiviere unique

  • Founded in 1974, LaRiviere self-performs heavy civil construction across the Inland Northwest.
  • Its Rathdrum base won Idaho DOT work, including Nez Perce County's 2026 bridge project.
  • Leadership under Thomas LaRiviere III emphasizes community ties and a multi-generation family operation.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays