Excavator Operators Jobs

Essential Functions

• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, and clean, lubricate and refill equipment as necessary.
• Complete and abide by all safety training and other provided training.
• Ensure trench is excavated to the proper depth/grade and meets OH&S requirements.
• Follow directions of ground crew regarding craning, gravel placement and grading.
• Understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
• Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal proficiency level.
• Operate the excavator/hoe and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Be aware of proper rigging of pipe, manhole barrels, etc. and ensure safe work procedures are followed during the lowering of materials into the excavation.
• Responsible for placement of water, storm and sanitary sewer pipe in the excavation.
• Work with ground personnel in the excavation and installation process of laying pipe on line and grade.
• Cut grade with minimal time spent on excavating to ensure production is on schedule.

Required Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to operation of heavy motorized equipment.
• Maintain Texas driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.
• One year of excavator experience.
• Skill/Ability to operate heavy equipment effectively and safely

Competencies

• Must have strong verbal communication skills, ability to read and write.
• Employee must be able to work without direct supervision.
• Strong work ethics of integrity and honesty striving for excellence in all activities.
• Dependability, reliability, fulfilling responsibilities, working independently and as a team.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days of work are normally Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Hours of work are determined by the supervisor based on deadlines set by the client.

Travel
Travel to the jobsites is expected for this position.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee up to and over 2/3 of time at work. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Some equipment can be extremely heavy and will require a lot of strength to move or manipulate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to quickly respond appropriately to unexpected events.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, rough and uneven surfaces, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits
Medical/Dental
401k
Paid Time Off
Referral Program

An Equal Opportunity Employer