Excavator Operator

Glass Roots Construction, LLC•Albuquerque, NM

34d•$24 - $28

About The Position

We are looking for skilled and experienced Excavator Operators who are local to the Albuquerque, NM area to join our team on the ground floor! This position reports to the Construction Manager and represents an excellent opportunity to join an active, well-funded team, gain valuable experience, and advance your career as GRC grows.

Requirements

Excavator: 1 year
Experience: 1 year
Must Have Valid Driver’s License
On-call and weekend availability
Travel is Required

Nice To Haves

FTTH, FTTX Experience
Class A CDL
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Understanding of basic utility construction processes and terminology a plus

Responsibilities

Must be able to operate various types of heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and/or front-end loaders
Ensures equipment is in good working order, at all times
Must possess skill, coordination, and awareness to operate heavy equipment in a safe manner with precision and efficiency
Willingness to operate heavy equipment for long periods with continuous attention to detail and safety
Maintain consistent communication among field crew members by use of hand signals or radio to align and position heavy equipment properly
Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the job site
Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up
Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment on the truck
Will be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis - JSA prior to starting construction
Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic
May be required to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies, or be on-call as work is needed to ensure work is completed
Ability to follow instructions
We tend to stay local to Oregon, but we will move around the state
Some out of state work may take place