EXCAVATOR/GRADALL OPERATOR

Branch; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch is looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join their Civil Division in Virginia, Minnesota. This role demands proficiency in operating power shovels and requires knowledge of construction techniques and OSHA regulations. Candidates with 1 to 3 years of experience in excavator operation are preferred.

As a full-time position, this job typically involves working over 40 hours a week, with on-call availability for emergencies and weather delays. Safety and dependability are key attributes for candidates.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques is crucial.
• 1 to 3 years of excavator operating experience is required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate power shovels to excavate soil or materials.
• Grade to line and grade as needed.
• Complete minor repairs and routine cleaning of equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of construction techniques

Excavator operating experience (1 to 3 years)

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations

DOT experience

Job description

Position Summary

Branch's Civil Division is searching for an experienced and safety-oriented Excavator Operator to join our well-established, growing company. The Excavator Operator operates power shovels from which the digger is pulled to excavate. All machines will be over ½ cubic yard.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Grades to line and grade
• May service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment
• Can operate on track or rubber‑tired and also includes gradall or wrist‑o‑twist type equipment
• May complete minor repairs
• Routine cleaning of equipment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques
• 1 to 3 years of excavator operating experience
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• DOT experience preferred, but not required

Competencies

• Dependability
• Communicating Effectively
• Work Environment/Safety
• Following Policies and Procedures
• Productivity

Travel / Supervisory Responsibility

Supervisory Responsibility

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on‑call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Nearest Major Market: Richmond