Excavator Operator

About the Role

Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging, trenching, and grading. Work may be assigned to either the Mainline Pipe Crew for utility installation (water, sewer, storm drainage) or the Mass Excavation Crew for bulk earthmoving, slope work, and grading in large-scale projects. Collaborate with crew members, site supervisors, and project managers to ensure efficient and safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) for precise digging, trenching, and grading
• Excavate for utility installation, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems (Mainline Pipe Crew)
• Perform bulk earthmoving, slope work, and grading in large-scale excavation projects (Mass Excavation Crew)
• Read and interpret construction plans, grade stakes, and laser levels
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment, following company and OSHA safety standards
• Perform daily equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and report mechanical issues
• Work collaboratively with crew members, site supervisors, and project managers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience operating excavators in heavy civil construction
• Experience in mainline pipe installation or mass excavation preferred
• Ability to work with GPS machine control systems is a plus
• Strong knowledge of excavation techniques, trenching safety, and soil conditions
• Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment and in various weather conditions
• Valid driver's license required; CDL is a plus
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check

About Allan Myers

Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous benefits package
• Extensive training and promotion from within
• Career development in the thriving construction industry