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Skilled Operator

R.D. Johnson Excavating
Lawrence, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Skilled Operator
Responsibilities:

✅ Operate basic equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators, and backhoes under supervision.
✅ Assist in trenching, grading, and excavation for underground utilities.
✅ Perform pre-operation inspections on equipment.
✅ Maintain daily reports of job progress and time entry, JSAs, excavation checklist, crew tasks, and site conditions.
✅ Follow grade stakes and instructions from supervisors and experienced operators.
✅ Work with laborers to ensure proper backfilling and compaction.
✅ Adhere to OSHA trenching, excavation, and safety regulations.
✅ Operate a variety of heavy equipment, including full-size excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
✅ Excavate trenches and install underground utilities with precision.
✅ Read and interpret job site plans, utility markings, and grade stakes.
✅ Maintain and troubleshoot minor mechanical issues with equipment.
✅ Work closely with crews to ensure accurate pipe placement and grading.
✅ Adjust excavation techniques based on soil conditions and underground utility locations.
✅ Maintain communication with field supervisors and project managers via cell phone regarding job progress, adjustments, and site conditions.

Skills Required:

  • Proficiency in operating mid-size and large excavation equipment.
  • Knowledge of soil types, compaction, and trench safety best practices.
  • Ability to read blueprints, site plans, and grade elevations.
  • Strong problem-solving and adaptability on job sites.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23

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