EXCAVATOR OPERATOR W/ GPS

About the Role

Operates a backhoe (hydraulic shovel attached to tractor or train) to dig holes and trenches, remove and transport earth, gravel, and other materials. This position participates in on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• Proper certification required.
• Appropriate training and experience required.

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.

Physically, workers must be able to:

• 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.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.