Experienced Excavator Operator

Experienced Excavator Operator

Rummel Construction, Inc. is a Heavy Civil General Contractor specializing in mass excavation and grading. We are 100% employee-owned, when you work at Rummel Construction, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're an owner of the company! We have been providing earth-moving services to the Southwest, United States since 1996. Unlike other heavy civil contractors, we diversify in a broad range of markets including mining, landfills, golf courses, residential, CMAR/JOC, wind and energy, recreation, flood control, and transportation.

With over 300 pieces of equipment and upwards of 75+ jobs on our construction schedule, we aren't like the rest. We are dedicated to delivering safe, innovative solutions to our clients by means of our experienced and committed management team. Rummel goes above and beyond expectations to cultivate a loyal, reliable partnership with its clients.

Our key values include quality, teamwork, service, and attitude. Our foundations for success are not an afterthought; they are simply the summation of the values of the people we have on our team that have contributed to our success. We strongly believe in promoting within and growing our employees. We take pride in our in-house training and apprenticeship programs.

Rummel Construction is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cut/fill and mass excavation projects, with a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment at all times. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring knowledge of jobsite hazards, safety precautions, and awareness of earthmoving operations across a variety of projects.

In this role you will load off-road haul trucks, perform grading work with an excavator, and hammering as well.

This position may involve travel depending on project needs.

You'll be working alongside experienced operators who prioritize safety, teamwork, and efficiency.

Typical schedules are Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work based on project demands.

Minimum Qualifications , Knowledge, and

Experience:

• Safely get on and off equipment using 3 points of contact
• Conduct daily routine inspections on assigned equipment and report defects to supervisors
• Walk safely on 2:1 slopes throughout the jobsite
• Work safely in all weather conditions (hot, humid, cold, wet, etc.)
• Approximately 2–4+ years of experience in the construction industry
• Experience in earthmoving and heavy construction, including cut/fill operations across various projects
• Experience operating excavators, including use of hydraulic hammer attachments preferred
• Ability to operate or assist with off-road haul trucks and grading work
• Willingness to travel based on company and project needs

This is a great opportunity for a dependable operator who values safety, teamwork, and hands-on work in a dynamic construction environment.

Rummel Construction, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. This commitment applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, transfer, recruitment, compensation, training, and termination.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.