Excavator Operator

Sterling Construction • El Paso, TX

53d

About The Position

Here are the responsibilities of the Excavator Operator position: Fasten attachments to the tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches. Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachments. Move levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks. Move hand and foot levers to control the hydraulic shovel. Use the shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks. Move levers and depress pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way. Feel lever and listen for stalling action of the engine to estimate depth of cut. Drive bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals. Perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning. Qualifications for the Excavator Operator position: Valid driver's license At least two years of experience operating excavators Experience in Heavy Civil projects is highly preferred Possession of OSHA 10 certificate is preferred, but not required. We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-NR1

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• At least two years of experience operating excavators

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Heavy Civil projects is highly preferred
• Possession of OSHA 10 certificate is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fasten attachments to the tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachments.
• Move levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
• Move hand and foot levers to control the hydraulic shovel.
• Use the shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
• Move levers and depress pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
• Feel lever and listen for stalling action of the engine to estimate depth of cut.
• Drive bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees