Excavator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Four (4+) years of experience in an operator position in a relevant industry
• OSHA 10  is Required
• Completions of formal training program or at least four years of verifiable experience
• Compliance to Safety Performance Standards.
• May be Employee Performance Tested to a higher level with testing and verifiable experience.
• Completion of Insulate/Isolate Course Critical review and recommendations from Operations, Safety/Training.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is Required.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc.
• When working on site, will be required to wear common protective safety equipment.
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.
• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels while onsite.
• Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, including hot, cold, humidity and rain.
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriente
• Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL is preferred

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining heavy machinery on construction sites, including bulldozers, excavators, graders and loaders
• Reading and interpreting site plans and blueprints
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment
• Collaborating with supervisors, foreman and other crew members
• Performs manual, strenuous labor within all weather conditions
• Use of Mini excavator and skidster for foundation grading and utility trenchin
• Consistently meets production expectations set by foreman and/or members of management
• Possesses general understanding of safety risks and comfortable working in a safety sensitive environment
• Ensures company and customer property cleanliness and quality standards are met within the expectations set by experience foreman and/or members of management
• Performs other position duties when requested