Excavator Operator

Granite Construction; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickerson & Bowen is seeking a skilled backhoe operator to dig trenches and move earth at our Mississippi sites. You will operate hydraulic shovel controls, perform routine maintenance, and work in dusty environments while following safety standards.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and training/experience in earthmoving. This full-time role requires physical stamina, good judgment of distances, and the ability to meet set standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Experience with earthmoving and backhoe operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.
• Dig trenches and holes of specified dimensions and transport material.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment (lubricating, fueling, cleaning).

Skills

Safety habits

Distance judgement

Instruction following

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Backhoe operation

Job description

Dickerson & Bowen - Paving the way for growth and development since 1947

D&B is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt and asphalt paving services in central and southern Mississippi. D&B operates four asphalt plants and two active sand and gravel plants and is a natural extension to our recently established Southeast platform, further strengthening our vertically integrated footprint.

General Summary

Operates backhoe which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel and other such materials.

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


• Must have valid Driver's License

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.

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It is the policy Dickerson & Bowen Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by Dickerson & Bowen Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.