Lead Excavator Operator; Utilities

Position: Lead Excavator Operator (Utilities)
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CRH is the largest building materials company in North America. We develop sustainable solutions that build, connect, and improve our world. Our products are everywhere you live, go and work! Montana Materials & Construction, A CRH Company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete in Anaconda, Butte, Great Falls and Helena, MT.

Position Overview

If you're a skilled equipment operator looking for the next step in your career, our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role, you'll operate an excavator and various other types of construction equipment (rollers, loaders, back hoes, track hoes, haul trucks, water trucks, etc.) as you work alongside our construction and utility crews.

You'll play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

If you're someone that likes to see the visible results of your hard work each day, working outdoors, running equipment and being a part of building something great, this is the career path for you. The ideal candidate will have experience operating an excavator, and a desire to learn and grow. If you've got the drive, we'll help you to reach your goals.

What You Can Do (Minimum Qualifications)

* You have a background in heavy civil construction, specifically grading, excavation, underground utilities, site work, and/or projects with related scopes. (3-6 years). Extensive experience as a lead excavator operator in utility installation.

* You're passionate about providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback, as well as promoting a safe working environment for all employees.

* Ex Authorization to work, or the ability to obtain prior to start without company assistance.

* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Wage: DOE w/ potential for overtime. Work could include Davis Bacon Wages and Non-Davis Bacon Wages

Company Benefits:

* Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

* Generous Paid Time Off

* 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match

* Profit Sharing

* 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)

* Tuition Reimbursement Program

* Employee Assistance Program

* Company Paid Life Insurance

* Short- & Long-Term Disability

* Potential for Overtime

* Opportunities for Internal Mobility

* Professional Development Opportunities

* Training Provided

* Earn More with our Employee Referral Program

* Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!

* Opportunities for Community Engagement

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

* Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters.

* Operate equipment in confined and high traffic areas.

* Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.

* Shovel earth/dirt to prepare ground trenches for pipes.

* Utilize equipment to remove earth and other debris in preparation for various utility projects.

* May dig up existing ground pipes and other debris with manual tools as needed.

* Safely attach various material to chains/guide wires.

* Set up and move laser level/tripod and pipe lasers.

* Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.

* Perform job site clean-up.

* Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.

* Keep machines cleaned and maintained.

* Keep time and material records.

* Travel to and from various locations.

* Lead team at job site.

* Routinely assist other members of the work force in different areas of production.

* May operate heavy equipment to include front end loader, excavator, backhoe, or other equipment as needed.

* Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.

* Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.

* Regular and timely attendance.

* Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the…