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Excavator Operator

Global Underground
Erie, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

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Auger Bore - Excavator Operator

Are you a skilled excavator operator with experience running 300 to 400 class excavators, digging pits up to 30 feet deep, and setting shoring? Then apply today to join our Auger Bore Team!

Global Underground Corporation is a skill-focused General Contractor, powering communities by installing essential dry and wet utilities. We specialize in Horizontal Directional Drilling, Auger Boring, TBM, GBM, Micro Tunnel, Conventional Excavation, Pipe-Bursting, Slip Lining, Hydro Excavation, Pipe Fusion and other services. We are a hands-on company, creating a “big family” while focusing on small company values. Please visit our website for more information: www.globalug.com

Our wages for this position range from $34 to $45 per hour. Along with competitive wages we offer benefits from 100% paid employee health care, paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, 401k matching, and much more. The greatest advantage to working with our company is our hands-on training programs, and the opportunity to cross-train. Because we have multiple divisions in our company you will have the opportunity to learn other skills, such as welding, auger boring or transferring to other divisions and learn those related skills.

Daily job duties include but are not limited to:

  • Operating excavator
  • Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance
  • Following OSHA standards and safety policies
  • Fueling equipment and vehicles
  • Working in all weather conditions (Sun, Rain, Heat, Snow)
  • Daily jobsite clean up
  • Assisting crew members with other tasks on the jobsite outside of operating

Experience and Requirements:

  • 5 years’ experience operating a 45,000lb excavator or larger
  • Experience with lifting overhead with excavator
  • Ability to walk on uneven ground and rough terrain
  • Capable of frequently lifting 75 pounds
  • Able to work out of town
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Other Experience preferred:

  • OSHA 10/30 trained
  • Certified Machine Operator
  • Class “A” CDL
  • 1st Aid / CPR
  • Rigger Certified
  • Competent Person Certified

Full List of Benefits:

  • Advancement and Professional Growth opportunities
  • Training for industry certifications (OSHA 10, Trench Shoring, CPR, etc.)
  • Paid Vacation Time (Up to 160 hours annually)
  • Sick Time (56 hours Annually)
  • Holiday Pay (7 days)
  • Free Employee Health Insurance (No weekly deductions and no copays) Dependent coverage available at reasonable prices
  • 401k with matching up to 4%.
  • Boot and Prescription Safety Glass Allowance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws, including the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Experience:

  • Excavator Operator: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $45

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