Experienced Excavator Operator - Heavy Civil Construction

Excavator Operator - Heavy Civil

Highly skilled equipment operator needed. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of efficiently and safely operating excavators on diverse projects, including heavy civil infrastructure, industrial, water/wastewater, and commercial sites, and embodies the below character traits:

Qualifications

• Positive Attitude: Demonstrate a constructive and team-oriented demeanor. No Victims Allowed
• Consistency: Demonstrate dependability and consistent attendance.
• Accountability: Stand behind your word and your work.
• Integrity: Do the right thing.
• Compete and Improve: Work to win and get better every day.
• Physical Fitness: Endure long hours of operation and work in challenging

Technical Expertise

Excavator Equipment Operation

• Operate excavators of various sizes for digging, trenching, loading, and grading tasks.
• Efficiently and cleanly load trucks, manage material exports, and oversee trucking operations.
• Safely excavate and shore trenches using trench boxes, manhole boxes, and hydraulic speed shoring. Experience with slide rail systems is a plus.
• Assess capabilities and limitations for lifting and hoisting various items, including shoring, precast structures, gang panels, and rebar mats.
• Excavate, bed, and backfill utility piping and conduit.

Advanced Techniques

• Perform complex tasks such as fine grading, slope creation, precision trenching, and working in tight or restricted spaces.
• Setup and manage dewatering systems effectively.

Site Operations

Blueprint Interpretation

• Read and interpret construction drawings to establish layout and grading.
• Identify and address grading discrepancies.

Planning and Coordination

• Plan and maintain required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Manage equipment utilization for maximum efficiency.
• Oversee material stockpiles, assess soil conditions, and comply with SWPPP BMP requirements.
• Lead and direct ground personnel while ensuring quality and efficiency.

Material Handling

• Handle excavation materials properly, ensuring safe transportation and disposal.

Safety Standards

Compliance

• Maintain exceptional safety standards and hold team members accountable.
• Adhere to safety regulations, including OSHA standards, and follow company protocols.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of equipment to ensure optimal condition.
• Exercise stop-work authority to maintain safe working conditions.

Hazard Awareness

• Recognize potential site hazards, including underground utilities, unstable ground, shoring issues, and overhead obstructions.
• Apply safe excavation practices to prevent accidents or equipment damage.

Emergency Readiness

• Respond efficiently to equipment malfunctions or site emergencies.
• CPR and First Aid training is a plus.

Certifications (Ideal but not required)

• Rigging and Signaling
• OSHA 10/30
• Confined Space
• Shoring Competent Person
• CPR/First Aid

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Routine Maintenance

• Perform daily pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance, including greasing, fluid checks, and cleaning.
• Maintain and update logs for equipment usage, hours, maintenance, and repairs.
• Properly document inspections and report equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime.

Expectations

Communication

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and site managers.

Attention to Detail and Quality

• Maintain the highest quality standards in all tasks.
• Ensure issues are remedied quickly and correctly.

Adaptability and Problem Solving

• Adjust to varying site conditions and unexpected challenges.
• Collaboratively craft solutions with internal team, as well as client and engineer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $45