Excavator Operator

Job Summary

Operates backhoe (hydraulic shovel attached to tractor or train) which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel and other such materials. This job participates in on-the-job training.

• Move hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.
• Use shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent; or years of experience.
• Proper certification required.
• Appropriate training and experience required.

• Practice good safety habits.
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately.
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

• Stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift up to 50 pounds; frequent lifting and carrying of objects up to 25 pounds.

Granite Construction Incorporated is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.