EXCAVATOR OPERATOR

Granite Construction; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Grand Prairie, TX is seeking an Excavator Operator to operate a hydraulic shovel attached to a tractor or train, digging trenches and moving earth and other materials on active construction sites. This role includes on-the-job training, routine equipment maintenance, strict safety practices, and the ability to judge distances and slopes while meeting project standards.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in dusty environments, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.
• Proper certification required.
• Appropriate training and experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Distance and slope judgment

Decision making

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification required

Job description

## EXCAVATOR OPERATORApplylocations: Grand Prairie, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0000007824**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 Summary**Operates 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 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**Workers should be able to:* 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.Physically, workers must be able to:* 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.**About Granite Construction Incorporated**Granite 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.