Excavator Operator

About the Role

Northern Arizona’s leading heavy-civil and heavy-highway contractor has immediate openings for a safe, experienced, and versatile Excavator Operator for Prescott, AZ and statewide pipe laying and haul truck loading operations.

This position requires a minimum of 4 years’ experience with Cat 320, 330, 345, & 365 for production loading haul units, feeding a crusher, grading slopes, pipe installation, etc. The successful candidate must also be willing and able to operate other heavy equipment safely and skillfully such as dozers, loaders, backhoes, motor graders, rollers, etc. on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators (Cat 320, 330, 345, 365) for production loading, feeding crushers, grading slopes, and pipe installation.
• Operate other heavy equipment including dozers, loaders, backhoes, motor graders, and rollers.
• Apply solid working knowledge of OSHA Excavation Standards, including trench layout/centerline, width/depth for benching/shoring, cut slope safety, and grades.
• Interpret blue stake markings and perform potholing.
• Recognize and report unsafe acts/situations to supervisors immediately.
• Collaborate with supervisors and coworkers to ensure quality and safety.
• Perform daily/periodic safety walk-around inspections and equipment care, including checking fluid levels before starting.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of grades, grade stakes, and grade checking.
• Safely climb equipment using the 3-points of contact method.
• Maintain awareness of equipment/machine capabilities.
• Train others and assist as a laborer when necessary.
• Work as a team player with a positive attitude.
• Perform basic math for cut and fill measurements on grade stakes.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance.
• Log and record readings for trenching, equipment, and procedures.
• Uphold ethical standards in all job duties.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience operating excavators (Cat 320, 330, 345, 365).
• Willingness and ability to operate other heavy equipment (dozers, loaders, backhoes, motor graders, rollers).
• Reliable transportation.
• Statewide travel is often required (subsistence/travel pay included for certain jobs).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid life insurance.
• Paid sick time.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Free online and in-person safety and technical training classes, including:
  • OSHA 10-hour
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Excavation Safety
  • Confined Space
  • Lasers and Grade Checking
  • Defensive Driving
  • Equipment Operator and Safety

Pay

Starting base pay typically ranges between $31 per hour (when not traveling) and up to $42 per hour (or more), contingent upon experience. Tax-free subsistence (travel pay) of $75 to $90 per day may also be available for work outside the Prescott area.

Schedule

Weekly pay schedule with direct deposit.