Utility- Backfill Excavator Operator

Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC; South Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Profit Sharing Program

Free Training Programs

Job summary

Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC is actively seeking a Lead Excavator Operator with pipeline experience in South Australia. The role involves operating excavators for pipeline tasks, cleaning equipment, and assisting other crew roles. Candidates must have at least two years in the industry and understand OSHA requirements.

Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, training programs, and more. Join our team to contribute to essential construction projects while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have experience operating an excavator for pipeline work.
• Must have two (2) years or more of industry-related experience.
• Must be able to read and understand grade stakes.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator for pipeline work and heavy load lifting.
• Assist in other roles as assigned by foreman.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment.

Skills

Excavator operation

Communication

Heavy lifting

OSHA Trenching and Shoring knowledge

Job description

Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC (HGC) is actively seeking a Lead Excavator Operator with pipeline experience. This position will be under the direction and supervision of a foreman or superintendent and will work with a team of other construction professionals. The job description noted below is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position.

What You Bring:

• Utilize HGC's Core Values in daily duties.
• Communicate professionally with everyone on site, including but not limited to supervisors, teammates, contractors, clients and vendor partners.
• Understand, interpret, and follow goals and directions from a foreman or superintendent.
• Maintain a clean inside of all equipment.
• Maintain attendance at work, including presence at work during regular work hours or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent. Acceptance of overtime assignments also may be required in order to operational needs.
• Attend training at HGC Academy.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform other various assignments as assigned, including but not limited to: assisting in other roles on the crew.

What our team needs from you:

• Must have experience operating an excavator for pipeline work, digging inside a trench box and lifting & setting heavy loads, such as precast structures & pipe.
• Must be familiar with OSHA Trenching and Shoring requirements.
• Must be able to read and understand grade stakes.
• Must have two (2) years or more of industry-related experience is required for this position.
• Must be willing to work Monday through Friday 7AM-5:30PM, or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent, as well as Saturdays when needed.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates.
• Must be able to understand site goals and direction.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug and background screening.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Essential Physical Demands of Work Environment, With or Without a Reasonable Accommodation

• Able to stand/sit for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, and crawl as required to perform essential duties.
• Able to climb on and off equipment safely while maintaining three (3) points of contact.
• Able to lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies.
• Able to maintain constant alertness and situational awareness while on the job site.
• Able to perform job responsibilities outdoors, in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to communicate audibly and visually while exposed to varying levels of noise, dust and substances commonly found on construction sites.
• Able to use hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting and carrying of construction materials.
• Able to lift 25-60 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Any other physical demand the assigned duties require.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Pay (based on experience)
• Medical Insurance
• Free Access to a Health & Wellness Coach
• Short-Term Disability
• Group Term Life
• Voluntary Dental, Vision & Life Insurances
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement & Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Signature 35-Hour Guarantee
• Profit Sharing Program
• Employee Owned Company (ESOP)
• Free Training Programs at the HGC Academy
• CAT Simulators
• Classroom Training
• Professional Development
• Safety Training
• First Aid Training

HGC operates in a 65-mile radius from Charlotte, North Carolina. By applying for this position, you acknowledge our operation radius and understand your commute could reach up to one (1) hour.

HGC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against age, race, religion, color, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran, genetic information, status or any other basis prohibited by law.