Civil Work: Large Excavator Operator

Ames Construction, Inc.; Liberty (NC, MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned construction leader with over 60 years of experience, dedicated to safety and innovation in civil and industrial projects. As part of a top 75 general contractor, you will operate large excavators, ensuring high standards and efficiency on construction sites. This role offers the chance to work with talented colleagues, contributing to safer communities and sustainable futures across the U.S. If you're passionate about construction and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating large excavators, particularly CAT 352 or larger.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA standards for excavations and soil types.

Responsibilities

• Instill safety as a top priority and understand production loading.
• Keep level cuts and positive drainage while obeying utility locates.

Skills

Operating large excavators (CAT 352 or larger)

Knowledge of OSHA standards for excavations

Understanding slopes, cuts, and different soil types

Communication and interpersonal skills

Time management and organizational skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Tools

Chop saws

Miscellaneous tools

Job description

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.

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*Experience in operating large excavators particularly CAT 352 or larger

• Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Instill Safety as a top priority.
  • Aware of work area; trucks and ground personnel
  • Understand production loading - 350-400cy/hr
  • Able to cut benches for the next pass
  • Full buckets; 10+2 operating positions 6-8' cuts
  • Never load towards the cabs
  • Ability to keep level cuts and positive drainage
  • Understanding grade stakes
  • Understand soils and the changing of soils
  • Always sets cut level
  • Obey all utility locates NEVER ASSUME

  Qualifications

  • Knowledgeable in OSHA standards for excavations.
  • Understand slopes, cuts, and different soil types.
  • Experience using chop saws and other misc. tools.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize.
  • Time Management and organizational skills.

  Working Conditions

  • Construction Site Environment - physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Lifting and carrying material and objects. Exposed to high noise levels.

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Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.