Heavy Equipment Operator/Excavator

Must be able to dig trench on grade for site lighting conduit, precast pole bases, manholes, handholes, primary power conduit, phone conduit, etc. Muse be proficient in rigging and lifting for laying pipe, and setting precast pole bases, manholes and drainage structures.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities:

• Be punctual and dependable
• Have reliable transportation to and from the job site
• Attend daily safety/work plan meetings
• Perform daily equipment inspection and safety checklist
• Responsible for overall condition of assigned machine
• Maintain proper working condition of machinery and report any damage to equipment manager 
• Assist in field maintenance on machinery 
• Be a team player 

 
DUTIES:

• Must be proficient with operating hydraulic excavators in trenching and pipe installation applications.
• Must be able to safely excavate trench to OSHA standards
• Must be able to dig trench on grade for site lighting conduit, precast pole bases, manholes, handholes, primary power conduit, phone conduit, etc. 
• Muse be proficient in rigging and lifting for laying pipe, and setting precast pole bases, manholes and drainage structures
• Must understand basic backfilling and compaction principles
• Must understand the fundamentals of excavator operation in trenching and pipe laying applications
• Must be able to perform daily machine inspections and report any faults
• Must be willing to clean cabs, clean tracks, and grease machine after every shift

 
Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Must have reliable transportation
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with crew members
• Position requires the ability to sit 50% of the time and walk or stand 50% of the time. Physical demands may include balancing, pushing, pulling, stooping, reaching, carrying, lifting at least 75 pounds. Working conditions are outside and wet, dirty, hot/humid, dusty, cold, noisy with hazards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  
• Must be able to speak English and communicate effectively with other crew members and supervisors. 

 
Preferred Education/Certifications/Training

• OSHA 10 Hour Certification - REQUIRED
• Rigging Certification
• Confined Space Certification
• First Aid/CPR Training
• Competent Person Certificate for Trench Excavation/Shoring

 
Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Health Savings Account
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off & Sick Days
• Direct Deposit

 
 
POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO OPERATE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:

• Excavator
• Backhoe
• Skidsteer
• Lull
• Trencher
• Trench Roller
• Tamper