Excavator Operator - Pipe

Position Description

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Operate excavator to excavate trenches for utility pipe installation, including proper depth and grade control to meet design specifications
• Operate equipment safely and proficiently in a variety of work environments
• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures
• Conduct equipment inspections and complete maintenance inspection reports
• Read and understand construction plans/blueprints
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment, including proper trench shoring, spoil pile placement, and coordination with pipe laying crews

• 2+ years of operating excavators
• Experience with trench excavation, bedding preparation, and backfill compaction for water, sewer, gas, or other utility installations
• Personal discipline to work in difficult conditions
• Proven commitment to Safety
• Positive, team oriented attitude
• Open to personal and professional training and development

It is the policy of Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. to assure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such actions shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training.

Comments or complaints regarding matters described in the preceding paragraph should be directed to Human Resources. Correspondence directed to HR should be sent to 2496 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Faulconer Construction. In addition to a competitive wage and benefit package, we also offer professional development through our Faulconer Academy.