Lincoln, NE - Heavy Equipment Operator: Excavator / Backhoe Operator

General Excavating•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

General Excavating (GE) is an award-winning contractor serving public and private owners throughout the state of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. General Excavating specializes in the construction of; underground utilities, environmental remediation, excavation shoring, directional drilling, hydro-excavation, and heavy civil including bridge and concrete structures GE is searching for a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator responsible for operating various excavation equipment as specified by supervisor. The qualified candidate works on construction projects in an equipment operator capacity, however, will also serve in a utility (laborer) capacity, as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Assist in the loading / unloading of equipment and supplies needed for daily work assignments and properly securing work area. Excavates trenches for and around new and existing utilities, observing safety rules, often with workers in trench. Checks slopes using instruments such as lasers, grade rods or transit level. Ensures work is completed to specification by observing grade stakes, material levels, hand signals and other markers. . Assists in aligning pipes during pipeline construction for water, storm and sanitary sewer. Grades and level trench bases, using tamping machine and hand tools. Connects pipes and seals joints using glue, cement, gaskets and / or flanges. Effectively completes excavation and related tasks such as backfilling excavations and breaking concrete or rock using appropriate equipment. Covers pipes using equipment and shovels with earth material / aggregates. Performs daily inspection and ensures that machine is in safe, proper working order including fluid checks and proper lubrication. Reports to foreman and shop when equipment needs maintenance and repair. Ability to safely identify utilities in the trench/bore path. Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet) and able to perform work on uneven surfaces. Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite. Works closely with crewmembers using hand signals to coordinate work and ensure safety. Must excavate around utility lines with precision to avoid damage to lines and ensure safety of personnel in trench. Places and removes trench boxes safely. Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination and stamina necessary to complete jobs with various conditions and terrains. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and push / or pull 50 pound loads at a time. Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.

Requirements

Two (2) years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Two (2) years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be knowledgeable in OSHA Regulation 29CFR 1926 Subpart P.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications and job duties, task frequency and PPE requirements.
Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug testing with fit for employment screening are required as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Competent Person preferred.
CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the loading / unloading of equipment and supplies needed for daily work assignments and properly securing work area.
Excavates trenches for and around new and existing utilities, observing safety rules, often with workers in trench.
Checks slopes using instruments such as lasers, grade rods or transit level.
Ensures work is completed to specification by observing grade stakes, material levels, hand signals and other markers.
Assists in aligning pipes during pipeline construction for water, storm and sanitary sewer.
Grades and level trench bases, using tamping machine and hand tools.
Connects pipes and seals joints using glue, cement, gaskets and / or flanges.
Effectively completes excavation and related tasks such as backfilling excavations and breaking concrete or rock using appropriate equipment.
Covers pipes using equipment and shovels with earth material / aggregates.
Performs daily inspection and ensures that machine is in safe, proper working order including fluid checks and proper lubrication.
Reports to foreman and shop when equipment needs maintenance and repair.
Ability to safely identify utilities in the trench/bore path.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet) and able to perform work on uneven surfaces.
Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite.
Works closely with crewmembers using hand signals to coordinate work and ensure safety.
Must excavate around utility lines with precision to avoid damage to lines and ensure safety of personnel in trench.
Places and removes trench boxes safely.
Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination and stamina necessary to complete jobs with various conditions and terrains.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and push / or pull 50 pound loads at a time.
Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.