Excavator Operator

Summary/Objective:

The Excavator Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment to support underground utility projects. This role performs trenching, grading, and material handling while maintaining productivity and adherence to project specifications.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Operate excavators to perform trenching, digging, back filling, and grading activities.

Follow project plans, grade stakes, and instructions from supervisors.

Safely maneuver equipment in and around job sites, utilities, and other team members.

Maintain proper slope, benching, and spoil pile placement per OSHA standards, including correct use of trench boxes and safety systems.

Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks.

Identify and avoid underground utilities and other potential hazards and enforce hand-digging or potholing when working in proximity.

Load and unload materials as needed to support operations and use proper rigging techniques when lifting or moving materials.

Comply with all OSHA and company safety policies and guidelines, including use of stop-work authority when necessary.

Assist with other tasks as directed by the Foreman or Supervisor.

Maintain a clean and organized work area and equipment.

Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors.

Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Experience operating excavators in a construction or utility environment.

Ability to read grade stakes and interpret basic construction plans.

Knowledge of safe excavation practices and trench safety requirements.

Ability to work in varying weather and site conditions.

Strong attention to safety and detail.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position, and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add to, or remove duties as necessary.

Venus Construction is an equal opportunity employer & participant in e-verify. Venus Construction does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.