EXCAVATOR OPERATOR W/ GPS

Granite Construction; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a skilled Backhoe Operator for on-site work in Childress, TX. You will operate a hydraulic shovel attached to a tractor, dig trenches and holes, remove material, and transport loads to trucks while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, proper certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in dusty conditions. Training and on-the-job guidance are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proper certification required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in dusty environments.
• Safety-focused with ability to follow instructions and standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate a backhoe to dig trenches and holes of specified dimensions.
• Move earth and materials to piles or trucks and perform cleanups.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe operation

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.General SummaryOperates backhoe (hydraulic shovel attached to tractor or train) which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel and other such materials. This job participates in on-the-job trainingEssential Job AccountabilitiesMoves 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 cleaningEducationHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experienceCertificationProper certification requiredWork ExperienceAppropriate training and experience requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorkers should be able to:Practice good safety habitsWork in dusty or dirty surroundingsFollow instructions and meet set standardsJudge distances and slopes accuratelyMake decisions based on verifiable standards.Physically, workers must be able to:Stoop, bend, and crouchUse hands, arms, and legs fullySee well (either naturally or with correction)Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.About Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. 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.For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.Notice to Staffing AgenciesGranite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.