Grading - Excavator Operator

Position Overview

This position requires relocation or a local candidate. The company does not offer relocation benefits. Position of an Excavator/Heavy Equipment Operator in the Grading Department moves mass excavation in an off-road environment.

• Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift daily inspections of equipment for safety and mechanical defects.
• Operate/drive construction type equipment to excavate, move, and grade earth, concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface pavement on road beds and dirt/earth surfaces in a safe manner.
• May perform minor repairs and maintain equipment as needed.
• General labor as needed.

• 3 – 5 years’ experience preferred.
• High school diploma/GED, preferred.

• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Must be safety oriented.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions, communicate tactfully and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Able to learn and comply with all safety policies and procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Able to learn and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel and to work overtime when required.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be 18 years of age.

• Able to push and pull with hands, arms, and feet repetitively.
• Must have good visual and auditory physical capabilities in order to manage sights and sounds in a hazardous construction environment.
• Able to be alert and cognitive of multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including awareness of other employees, subcontractors, machinery, equipment, and moving traffic when applicable.
• Coordination between hand, eyes, feet to guide equipment and objects is required.
• Must be able to mount and dismount off of vehicles and equipment.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds.

• All work is performed outside in heat, cold, and inclement weather.
• Exposure to all elements of nature.
• Exposure to all types of terrain.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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