Excavator Operator

Eubank Construction Company; Booneville (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contractor in Mississippi is seeking operators with experience in heavy equipment operation, particularly excavators, for site utility work. Successful candidates should have a valid Driver’s License, be able to lift heavy objects, and adhere to safety protocols. This position may require work in various environments and the ability to follow instructions from a Foreman.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• OSHA 10 Safety Training preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment screening.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly, up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, push, pull, walk on rough terrain, and climb in and out of equipment and work areas.
• Must be able to work in all types of indoor/outdoor environments.
• Must be willing to travel and/or work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety regulations to create a safe working environment.
• Follow instructions from Foreman for daily tasks on job sites.
• Safely operate heavy equipment such as excavators and loaders.
• Inspect and maintain hand tools and power tools.
• Communicate well with others on the jobsite both verbally and using hand signals.
• Demonstrate a continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide a quality customer service.
• Experience operating excavator to install water, sewer, and storm drain pipe and manholes.
• Experience digging around existing utilities preferred.

Skills

Ability to communicate well with others

Experience operating excavators

Ability to work in various environments

Ability to follow safety protocols

Tools

Excavator operation

Hand/power tools

Site safety equipment

Job description

Eubank Construction Co., Inc. is primarily an underground utility and drainage contractor that is licensed in Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Alabama who provides site utilities, storm drainage, and directional boring for retail and industrial sites, municipalities, and private developers.

Operators should be able to:

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations creating a safe working environment.
• Follow instructions provided by a Foreman with daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or job site.
• Safely work around heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, cranes, etc.
• Inspect, maintain, and operate hand tools, power tools, and other various equipment.
• Communicate well with others on the jobsite both verbally and using hand signals.
• Demonstrate a continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide a quality customer service.
• Experience operating excavator to install water, sewer, and storm drain pipe and manholes.
• Experience digging around existing utilities preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• OSHA 10 Safety Training preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment screening.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly, up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, push, pull, walk on rough terrain, and climb in and out of equipment and work areas.
• Must be able to work in all types of indoor/outdoor environments.
• Must be willing to travel and/or work overtime when required.

Eubank Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.