Excavator Operator

Baker Construction•Culpeper, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a foreman/lead, the Excavator Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery such as forklifts, backhoes, excavators, dozers, skid steer loaders, track loaders, rubber tire loaders, etc. to move earth, rocks, and debris on construction sites. The Operator is responsible for lay-outs, fine grading, and completing finishing applications and hoisting. Additionally, the Operator ensures the equipment is well maintained and operating efficiently.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of three years of related experience and/or training
Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds
Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl
Ability to tolerate heights without fear
Ability to maintain balance

Responsibilities

Responsible for lay-outs, including setting up and using a rotating laser to ensure a level grade and setting up and using a Slope laser to ensure a sloping grade.
Responsible for fine grade operations, such as placement of rock trucks, ensuring proper grade is obtained, and determining equipment needed as well as rate of delivery for rock.
Completes trenching and pit excavations, including controlling and maintaining lay-out lines during excavation, maintaining OSHA standards with benching and slopes during and after operation, determining the type of lay-back or bench needed for safe working conditions by type of soils, determining a percentage of spoils to remain for backfill if using on-site materials and placing in a manner that is free from wet conditions, determining how many spoil trucks will be needed for a continuous flow without trucks stacking up or equipment sitting idle, and determining what type of equipment is needed.
Completes finishing applications and hoisting, including determining what type of equipment is needed to produce the required compaction, and exercising the proper methods of backfilling in lifts (e.g., keeping lifts level and consistent for proper compaction).