EXCAVATOR OPERATOR W/ GPS

Granite Construction; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a backhoe operator to dig trenches and holes, move soil and materials, and operate hydraulic equipment safely on site in Amarillo, TX. The role includes on-the-job training and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or GED, proper certification, and relevant experience. The job requires physical work, readiness to work in dusty environments, and the ability to follow instructions and meet standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Proper certification is required.
• Appropriate training and related experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a hydraulic shovel/backhoe to dig trenches and holes to specified dimensions.
• Move earth, gravel and materials using the equipment and transport to designated areas.
• Perform routine maintenance, fueling and cleaning of equipment as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Stamina

Following instructions

Distance judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Summary

Operates a backhoe (hydraulic shovel attached to tractor or train) which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel and other such materials. The position includes on-the-job training.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.
• Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.

Certification

• Proper certification required.

Work Experience

• Appropriate training and experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Practice good safety habits.
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately.
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physical Requirements

• Stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Granite is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.