Pipe Hoe Excavator Operator
Allan Myers is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Excavator Operator to join our Mainline Pipe Crew or Mass Excavation Crew on heavy civil construction projects. The ideal candidate has at least three (3) years of experience operating excavators in site development, utility installation, or large-scale excavation projects. This role is essential to ensuring safe and efficient operations on our job sites.
Responsibilities
- Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging, trenching, and grading.
- Excavate for utility installation, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems (Mainline Pipe Crew).
- Perform bulk earthmoving, slope work, and grading in large-scale excavation projects (Mass Excavation Crew).
- Read and interpret construction plans, grade stakes, and laser levels.
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment, following company and OSHA safety standards.
- Perform daily equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and report mechanical issues.
- Work collaboratively with crew members, site supervisors, and project managers.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience operating excavators in heavy civil construction (water mains, storm, or sanitation sewers).
- Experience in mainline pipe installation or mass excavation preferred.
- Ability to work with GPS machine control systems is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of excavation techniques, trenching safety, and soil conditions.
- Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment and in various weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license required; CDL is a plus.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Benefits
- Competitive industry-leading benefits (including Medical, Vision, and Dental).
- Vacation and paid holidays.
- Annual performance bonus program.
- 401k.
Pay
Hourly Range: $28.00 - $35.00, based on experience.
About the Company
Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries, and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community.
At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.