Safety, quality, and productivity are non-negotiable. Operators are expected to work in active construction environments, follow all safety procedures, protect underground utilities, and support the crew through manual labor when equipment is not in operation.
If you are a hardworking, safety conscious operator that is committed to performing quality work and doing your part to ensure the successful completion of our projects then we’d like to meet you!
Safely operate excavators and loaders as primary equipment on heavy civil projects.
Operate additional equipment as needed, including dump trucks, bulldozers, backhoes, water trucks, and tampers.
Perform excavation, loading, hauling, grading, trenching, and backfilling in industrial facilities, roadways, and right-of-way environments.
Excavate trenches and install underground utilities, including water, sewer, and drainage systems.
Install and work safely around trench and excavation protection systems, including trench boxes, sheets, plates, and hydraulic shoring.
Read and follow survey stakes, grades, blueprints, and supervisor direction.
Evaluate lifting capacities of equipment and rigging versus load weights.
Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor field repairs on equipment.
Maintain good housekeeping and care of equipment and work areas.
Perform manual labor and assist other crafts when equipment is not in use.
Follow all safety policies and procedures and stop work when unsafe conditions are identified.
Demonstrated experience operating excavators and loaders on heavy civil construction projects (5+ years preferred).
Experience operating additional heavy equipment such as dozers, dump trucks, backhoes, water trucks, and compacting equipment.
Proven experience installing underground utilities.
Knowledge of trench safety, shoring systems, and working around live utilities.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings, grades, and survey markings.
Strong situational awareness and ability to work safely around crews, traffic, and the public.
Willingness and ability to perform manual labor in support of the crew.
