Excavator Operator

OverviewThe Excavator Operator will maintain and operate excavating and loading equipment.Duties/Responsibilities Operates excavating and loading equipment and heavy machinery including excavators, power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, and backhoes. Effectively completes excavation and related tasks such as backfilling excavations and breaking concrete or rock using appropriate equipment. Conducts routine inspections before operating equipment to identify needed maintenance or repairs. Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment. Consults digging plans, machine specifications, and safety procedures for specific tasks. Ensures work is completed to specification by observing grade stakes, material levels, hand signals, and other markers. Transports materials around job sites. Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities Ability to operate heavy machinery. Knowledge of excavation procedures and techniques. Ability to follow instructions and read excavation plans. Ability to complete safety awareness training. Excellent mechanical and problem-solving skills.Education And Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of two years of related experience desired.Physical Requirements Able to complete physically demanding work. Able to lift and carry heavy objects. Good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance. Able to kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward spaces to repair equipment.Massman Construction Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.It is the employment policy and practice of Massman Construction Co. to recruit and to hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion, and transfers.E-Verify StatementMassman Construction Co. participates in E-Verify.