Excavator Operator

Job Description

The employee is responsible for operating heavy equipment used for moving or grading earth, applying concrete, asphalt or other materials to road beds or equipment used for tamping gravel, dirt or other materials. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. Travel may be required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• Yearly boot reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

Activities/Tasks/Scope

• Keep work area clean, orderly and safe
• Operate excavators safely and efficiently to perform excavation, trenching, grading, loading, and backfilling activities
• Dig trenches and foundations according to project plans, grade stakes, and site specifications
• Load trucks with soil, rock, debris, and other materials while maintaining safe operating practices
• Perform precise excavation work around utilities, structures, and underground infrastructure
• Use attachments such as breakers, buckets, compactors, or thumbs to complete various construction tasks
• Inspect equipment daily and perform routine maintenance including checking fluids, grease points, tracks, and hydraulic systems
• Maintain awareness of surroundings and follow all site safety procedures, traffic controls, and hand signals
• Read and interpret blueprints, utility markings, and excavation plans to ensure accurate work
• Communicate effectively with ground crews, foremen, and other operators to coordinate job site activities
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards
• Monitor excavation conditions and identify potential safety concerns such as unstable ground or underground conflicts
• Work in varying weather and site conditions while meeting productivity and quality expectations
• Absorb and apply new information quickly
• Assist with other construction and labor duties as needed
• Follow company policies, OSHA regulations, and all applicable safety standards at all times

Individual Contributor Competencies

• Work Standards: Continuous Improvement, Initiating Action, Adaptability, Contributing to Team Success, Managing Work (Time Management), Communication

Education/Experience

• High School or Degree or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 2-3 years of experience of heavy equipment operation in heavy highway or farm experience preferred

Certification/Other Skills And Abilities

• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools
• Mathematics
• Operation monitoring
• Control precision
• Depth perception
• Manual dexterity
• Reaction time
• Cordination

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, walk, climb ladders, reach, grasp, push/pull, twist, and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)
• Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Effective verbal communication, see close and at distances, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.