Excavation Operator

Haven Services, LLC - Columbus Region; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision

Paid time off that starts accruing on:

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with 6% company match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness reimbursement program

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Haven Services is seeking a highly skilled Excavator Operator to join our Commercial Division for the installation and repair of sewer, water, and storm lines. This year‑round role requires expertise in operating heavy equipment and managing site utility installations.

Responsibilities include operating backhoes, track hoes, skid loaders, and dump trucks with safety and maintenance in mind; assisting in water, gas, and sewer line installations per city/state specs.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with tanker and air brakes endorsements.
• Must pass random drug and alcohol tests per DOT standards.
• Thorough knowledge of safety related to excavation and equipment used in excavation applications.
• Safe driving techniques.
• Safe traffic control in work areas.
• Trench safety and safe excavation around utilities.
• Safe use of hoses and equipment around utilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate company provided backhoes, track hoes, skid loaders, and dump trucks with an emphasis on site safety, personal safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Install and assist in the installation of water lines, gas lines, and sewer lines as per city/state specifications.

Skills

Excavator operation

CDL Class A

DOT drug/alcohol testing

Safety compliance

Safe driving

Trench safety

Equipment maintenance

Utility installation planning

Tools

Backhoes

Track hoes

Skid loaders

Dump trucks

Job description

Description

Heavy Equipment Operator

Do you have 5 years or more of operating experience?

The Haven Services is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Excavator Operator to join our Commercial Division in the installation and repair of sewer, water, and storm lines. This is a year‑round role requiring expertise in operating heavy equipment and managing site utility installations.

What you’ll do:

• Operate company provided backhoes, track hoes, skid loaders, and dump trucks with an emphasis placed in site safety, personal safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Install and assist in the installation of water lines, gas lines, and sewer lines as per city/state specifications.

Benefits you’ll enjoy:

Haven Services & The Waterworks believes quality companies are based on quality people and we spare no expense on providing our employees the best benefits! Our exceptional employee benefit offering includes:

• Medical Insurance choice of 2 HDHP's with HRA & HSA or PPO - 1 HDHP option has 100% of premiums covered by employer
• Dental and Vision
• Paid time off that starts accruing on your first day of employment!
• Company provided short-term and long-term disability
• Company provided Life and AD & D insurance
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• An annual $250 wellness reimbursement program
• Paid Holidays

Requirements

• Possession of a Class A commercial driver’s license with endorsements for tanker and air brakes.
• The ability to pass random drug and alcohol tests required for CDL drivers per DOT standards.
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of job safety relative to excavation and equipment used in excavation applications:
• Safe driving techniques
• Safe traffic control in work areas
• Confined space entry procedures
• Trench Safety
• Safe excavation includes digging around utilities. Safe use of water hoses under pressure
• Safe use of vacuum hoses and tubing under vacuum

Employees must be able to pass pre-employment screening including a criminal background check, motor vehicle check and drug screening. Maintaining eligibility to operate company vehicles is a fundamental job requirement. All employees that operate company vehicles must maintain their driving record as insurable under the company's vehicle insurance provider.

EOE/AAP/M/F/V/D/SO