Night Shift: Excavator Operator

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.

At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long‑term health of the company. Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.

When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long‑term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.

Position: Excavator Operator (Experience in operating large excavators particularly CAT 340, 352 or larger required.)

• Instill Safety as a top priority.
• Aware of work area; trucks and ground personnel.
• Understand production loading – 350-400cy/hr.
• Able to cut benches for the next pass.
• Full buckets; 10+2 operating positions 6-8’ cuts.
• Never load towards the cabs.
• Ability to keep level cuts and positive drainage.
• Understanding grade stakes.
• Understand soils and the changing of soils.
• Always set cut level.
• Obey all utility locates.
• NEVER ASSUME.

• Knowledgeable in OSHA standards for excavations.
• Understand slopes, cuts, and different soil types.
• Experience using chop saws and other misc. tools.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Time Management and organizational skills.

Construction site environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Lifting and carrying material and objects. Exposed to high noise levels.

Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.