Excavator Operator

General Summary

Dickerson & Bowen - Paving the way for growth and development since 1947
D&B is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt and asphalt paving services in central and southern Mississippi.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.
• Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Work Experience

• Appropriate training and experience required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Practice good safety habits
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
• Follow instructions and meet set standards
• Judge distances and slopes accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards

Physical Requirements

• Stoop, bend, and crouch
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully
• See well (either naturally or with correction)
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Requirements for this job are subject to modification by Dickerson & Bowen Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.