Construction & Excavation Driver

Compensation

Candidates who possess a valid CDL license will be considered for compensation at the higher end of the designated pay range, based on qualifications & experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Voluntary Life (50% company contribution for first 2 years, then 75%) – eligible after 90 days of employment
• Additional $50,000 life insurance policy (paid by Cape Associates)
• 401(k) & profit‑sharing retirement plan
• Paid Family & Medical Leave through private insurer
• Employee Referral program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Job Bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• Annual Safety Shoe/Tool Allowance
• Employee recognition programs

Responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment is maintained & used in accordance with company health & safety regulations.
• Clean, lubricate, & perform regular safety checks on equipment.
• Ensure equipment is properly positioned before turning it on/off or loading & unloading it.
• Train new crew members in the safe operation of equipment.
• Perform other construction duties as needed.
• Observe the safe distribution of construction materials.
• Promptly report all faults to the Construction Supervisor or Foreman.
• Ensure sites are kept safe & clean.
• Attend meetings & refresher courses to ensure responsible equipment operation.
• Identify faults & troubleshoot equipment as required.
• Assist the Warehouse Team on an as‑needed basis.
• Assist with coordinating & transporting tools & equipment to job sites using non‑CDL vehicles.
• Monitor condition of tools, follow up on lost tools, and record in the system.
• Remove job‑site trash and dispose of hazardous building materials legally.
• Perform trailering, light‑duty snow plowing, and weekly parking‑lot magnet rolls.
• Maintain and organize receiving bays, yard, parking areas, signs, dumpsters, fences, racks, ladders, and tarps.
• Manage toxic shed, checking for container leakage and securing/locking at end of day.
• Test and maintain sign & building lights and timers.
• Receive and assist in unloading deliveries, checking in orders, and distributing to project managers, job sites, or storing in the warehouse.
• Maintain a list of surplus items in warehouse & yard and communicate availability to project managers weekly or bi‑weekly.
• Assist in counting physical inventory monthly.
• Perform small maintenance duties such as changing light bulbs in office buildings.
• Maintain and clean snowplows and gas grilles.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License
• Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License, Class 2A (Hydraulic Excavator)
• OSHA 10 certification
• Ability to operate light‑duty trucks & trailers
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent teamwork & interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow orders, especially under pressure
• Prior experience operating equipment

Competencies

• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Mathematical Skills
• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, & pull 80 pounds
• Physically fit and able to perform tasks including standing, climbing, lifting, walking, reaching, crawling, etc.