Excavator Operator

Barnard Construction Company, Inc.; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. in the Southwest seeks an experienced Excavator Operator to join projects in Hachita and Columbus, NM. You will operate excavators and related heavy equipment on demanding civil construction sites, following safety policies and on-site instructions.

Minimum two years of construction experience is required. This role involves long hours (50–70 per week), drug screening, and maintenance of equipment in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years construction experience.
• Strong background as an Excavator Operator.
• Ability to operate heavy civil construction equipment including excavators and other heavy machinery.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Follow on-site management instructions and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Operate excavators and related heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine checks.
• Work long, irregular hours, typically 50–70 hours per week.
• Be able to work at heights and in demanding weather conditions.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by company policies.

Skills

Excavator operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Excavator Operators to join our team in Hachita, NM and Columbus, NM.

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must possess competence in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe and effective manner

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background as an Excavator Operator.
• Ability to Safely and Effectively operate various types and sizes of heavy civil construction equipment including but not limited to dozers, tractors, scrapors, loaders and excavators.
• Minimum two years construction experience.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment in an efficient manner and follow instruction of on-site management.
• Follow all equipment monitoring and maintenance requirements.
• Be capable and willing to maintain equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
• Ability to correctly rig and hoist material.
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
• Ability to maintain balance.
• Able to enter the cab of a vehicle or piece of equipment that is 3.5 feet or more off the ground.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, reach for, handle, and manipulate items and to work in extreme weather conditions (cold and wet).
• Able to work long, irregular and varied hours, 50 to 70 hours per week.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal , state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

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