Equipment Operator (Excavator - Utility Crew)

Absolute Group•Granger, IA

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Excavator Operator for underground utility installation. The successful candidate will have experience with main line utility work. Operators are responsible for the safe operation of multiple-sized excavators for underground infrastructure construction projects. Excavator Operators are also responsible for excavating, locating existing utilities, use of trench shoring equipment, handling materials, and equipment care on seasonal projects. Qualified candidates must be able to think critically and use good judgement to detect, minimize, and eliminate hazards on construction projects. This position requires compliance with company safety and OSHA regulations and includes continuous training. About the Utility Division Utility is a Division of Absolute Group that specializes in residential, commercial, and municipal infrastructure construction. The Utility Division provides full site development, including sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, grading and earthwork. The Utility Division also offers a variety of groundwork services like trucking, commercial footing excavation and backfill, and finish grading. The Absolute Group Difference The Absolute Group prides itself in its company core values, and we like to think it’s one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest of the field. Our team is Driven, taking on each task with a “can-do” attitude and always putting our People First, whether that’s who we’re working with day-to-day or the employees that keep our company up and running. We’re nothing without our customers, our team, our families, even our competitors, and remembering this is key to keeping us Respectful and Humble in all that we do. We’re Determined to be Dependable, to be relied on, and we don’t stop until the job is done. And, of course, we’re thinkers. It’s our Fearless Forward-Thinking that saves us time and money and keeps us up with the times. Hard Work Pays Off When you work hard for us, we work hard for you. And that’s exactly why we offer our crews the most competitive benefits package the construction industry has to offer. As an Absolute Group employee, you will receive: Competitive pay Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) 401(k) with company match Paid holidays Paid time off Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance coverage Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Short-term and Long-term insurance coverage Family-focused environment Opportunities for career development and growth Company-sponsored outings and events Absolute Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

3 years of utility excavator operating experience
valid driver’s license
ability to show up to work on time
strong work ethic
willingness to learn
positive attitude

Responsibilities

safe operation of multiple-sized excavators for underground infrastructure construction projects
excavating
locating existing utilities
use of trench shoring equipment
handling materials
equipment care on seasonal projects
think critically and use good judgement to detect, minimize, and eliminate hazards on construction projects
compliance with company safety and OSHA regulations
continuous training

Benefits

Competitive pay
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance coverage
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Short-term and Long-term insurance coverage
Family-focused environment
Opportunities for career development and growth
Company-sponsored outings and events