Excavator Operator

Wrench Group•Charlotte, NC

5d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Excavator Operator operates excavators, trenchers, and additional equipment while working with the Lead Plumbing Installer and crew. The position prioritizes customer service, safety, and ongoing improvements to service, productivity, and efficiency without compromising safety. Duties include boring beneath sidewalks and driveways, transporting equipment, and cleaning heavy equipment daily and as scheduled or required. The operator works flexible hours to respond to plumbing emergencies, including evenings and weekends, and must be available for rotating weekend work and after-hours on-call duty. The typical schedule is five 10-hour workdays per week, with early or late weekday meetings as needed. The role includes working outdoors and using personal protective equipment as directed by company policy. Compensation is listed as $70,000–$85,000 per year.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience operating equipment such as mini excavators and trenchers.
Class A CDL.
Ability to operate a mini excavator and trencher.
Ability to operate a dump truck and pull a heavy trailer.
Ability to properly load and secure equipment to a trailer for transportation.
Ability to use the boring functions of a trencher.
Valid local driver’s license and an acceptable driving and criminal background record.
Clean drug screening results.
Reliable and punctual attendance.
Ability to work a typical schedule of five 10-hour workdays per week, with rotating weekend work and after-hours on-call availability.
Ability to meet the stated physical, mental, and work-environment demands of the job, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform maintenance on excavators and trenchers.
Additional plumbing experience or a desire to learn plumbing.
Service Titan experience.
DOT Health Card and intrastate travel qualification; the employer states it will work with the employee to obtain these.

Responsibilities

Operate excavators, mini excavators, trenchers, and additional equipment.
Work in coordination with the Lead Plumbing Installer and crew.
Prioritize customers and maintain strong attention to safety.
Work to improve service, productivity, and efficiency without sacrificing safety.
Perform boring beneath sidewalks, driveways, and other areas using a trencher.
Clean heavy equipment daily and as scheduled or required.
Operate a dump truck and pull a heavy trailer.
Load and secure equipment properly on a trailer for transportation.
Be available for flexible hours, rotating weekend work, and after-hours on-call duty.
Serve as a positive example for other employees and promptly address issues with employees or their supervisor when necessary.