Lead Excavator Operator

About the role

We’re growing, increasing capacity, and adding more heavy equipment and civil expertise to the field. You'll support field operations through the safe, efficient, and high-quality installation of utility systems, bulk earthmoving, grading, and site development projects ranging from $200K to $10M+. This role is critical to overall project success, helping crews maintain productivity, quality, organization, and momentum.

Responsibilities

• Keep field production moving by leading crew operations through the seat of an excavator safely and efficiently.
• Support accurate utility installation, bulk earthmoving, grading, and site development by reading plans, elevations, grades, soil conditions, and site conditions before and during the work.
• Protect schedule, quality, and cost by thinking ahead, managing workflow, and understanding the overall objectives.
• Keep grading and layout work accurate with modern equipment and Topcon GPS.
• Keep the operation organized by helping the crew stay aligned as the work moves.
• Support long-term crew growth by helping teach less experienced team members when your experience can help them move the work forward.
• Grow your own career by learning from others and following a clear advancement path.

Requirements

• You have experience operating mainline excavators for commercial excavation or site work and utilities.
• You know where to dig, where to put your spoils, and your next moved is already planned.
• You combine production capability with critical thinking, so the crew can move efficiently without compromising quality, layout, or the next phase of the job.
• You understand grading, trenching, utility installation, blueprints, elevations, soil conditions, and site conditions well enough to help crews avoid rework and keep jobs moving in the right direction.
• You think ahead as the work changes, so crew members don’t lose time waiting on the next move.
• You like production-focused work where good decisions in the seat show up in the pace, product, and progress.
• You communicate clearly and help less experienced team members see what matters in the field, because you know small misses can turn into lost time, rework, and frustration.
• You’re looking for a long-term path where performance, ownership, leadership, and results lead to advancement.
• You have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits

• $50 to $55 per hour
• Training and mentorship without micromanagement
• Advanced equipment and technology
• Advancement opportunities tied directly to performance and production
• Career path: Operator → Foreman → Superintendent → Leadership
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after 3 months
• 100% employer coverage
• 401K with 3% company match after 3 months
• Professional personal financial advice
• Newer equipment with modern technology
• Two prepaid plane tickets anywhere in the USA once a year for personal use
• Personal use of SVC equipment, as long as it does not interfere with work schedules
• Office staff support for data tracking, emails, computer usage, and scheduling
• Low-ego, family-first, faith-driven culture
• Mission-oriented leadership
• Clear respectful communication
• Mentorship and leadership development
• Continually improving systems and communication