Excavation Equipment Operators

Earthwork Services; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

USAble Supplemental Insurances

Retirement plan with company match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

A construction firm in Bismarck is seeking an Excavating Equipment Operator to operate a variety of heavy equipment and oversee routine inspections. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience running equipment, a valid driver’s license, and be willing to embrace safety standards. This role offers competitive wages based on experience, along with health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience running heavy equipment is crucial.
• Class A license preferred but not required.
• Maintaining flexibility in schedule during busy season.
• Knowledge of soils and compaction; willingness to learn plan reading/surveying.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections before operation.
• Maintain records of work and materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience running equipment

Rigging and moving heavy objects

Valid driver's license

Knowledge of soils and compaction

Ability to read construction staking

Basic understanding of plan reading

Basic construction surveying knowledge

Willingness to understand safety standards

Good communication skills

Reliability

Reliability

Job description

Excavating Equipment Operator

Position Details

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment to accomplish difficult or highly complex tasks
• Prior to operating equipment, conducts routine inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs
• Maintains records of time worked and materials used
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competitive wages based on experience
• 40+ hours per week during spring, summer, and fall

Required Skills/Abilities

• The operator must have experience running equipment
• Experience in rigging and moving heavy objects on the job site
• Valid driver\'s license
• Class A license is preferred, however not required
• Knowledge of soils and compaction
• Ability to read construction staking or the willingness to learn
• A basic understanding of plan reading or the willingness to learn
• Basic construction surveying knowledge or the willingness to learn
• Willingness to understand and accept safety standards
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form
• Must maintain flexibility in the schedule during the busy season
• Willingness to work hard and be reliable

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance with optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
• USAble Supplemental Insurances (Cancer, Short-term Disability, Accident and Life Insurance)
• Retirement plan with company match up to 3.5%
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance