We are currently seeking a skilled Excavator Operator to join our growing construction company. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are a must.
Job Details
- $27 per hour and up depending on experience
- 50 or more hours per week (no weekend work)
- Some projects require being out of town Monday-Friday (home on weekends)
- Transportation provided from Kearney, NE when working out of town
- Paid travel time
- Hotel paid by company
- Nightly per diem for meals when working out of town
- Year-round employment (no winter layoffs)
Requirements
- 5+ years previous experience as an Excavator Operator performing the tasks listed below.
- Previous experience and the ability to run an excavator in a safe and efficient manner is required.
- Experience running excavators in pipe laying operations is required.
- Ability to run backfill excavator and/or lead excavator in pipeline operations.
- Operation of backfill excavator normally involves use of sheepsfoot compaction wheel. Must be able to achieve specified compaction moisture and density requirements.
- Operation of lead excavator will require use of trench boxes, shoring, sloping, benching, etc.
- Responsible for maintenance and basic repairs of excavator.
- Ability to calculate slopes and grades, perform surveying, use pipe laser, etc. for pipe laying.
- Some manual labor is required each day.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually or as a team when carrying loads heavier than 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl throughout each day.
- Operate other heavy equipment consistent with skill level and training.
- Willingness to abide by all safety rules. Safety training will be provided on the job and via formal training.
- Valid driver’s license preferred but not required.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Health Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members.
- Life Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members.
- 401k plan including company match (immediate vesting of company match).
- Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan.
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance.