Excavator Operator

Midlands Contracting, Inc.; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health Insurance: Company pays half of

Life Insurance: Company pays half of

401k plan including company match (imd

Dental and Vision Insurance

Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Midlands Contracting, Inc. seeks an experienced Excavator Operator to join our growing construction team. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are essential.

Responsibilities include operating excavators on pipe-laying sites, leading backfill operations, and assisting with surveying and basic repairs while maintaining safety standards. Year-round, full-time role with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an Excavator Operator in construction work.
• Operator must run excavator safely and efficiently.
• Experience running excavators in pipe laying operations.
• Able to lead backfill excavator and pipeline operations.
• Knowledge of trench boxes, shoring, sloping, and benching.
• Maintenance and basic repairs of excavator performed.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator safely and efficiently on project sites.
• Lead backfill and lead excavator roles in pipeline work.
• Assist with trenching, shoring, sloping, and surveying tasks.
• Maintain and perform basic repairs on the equipment.
• Assist with pipe laying tasks and site cleanup.
• Remain aware of safety rules and work with team.

Skills

Excavator operation

Safe operation

Pipeline experience

Heavy equipment use

Physical stamina

Job description

We are currently seeking a skilled Excavator Operator to join our growing construction company. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are a must.

Job Details

• $27 per hour and up depending on experience
• 50 or more hours per week (no weekend work)
• Some projects require being out of town Monday-Friday (home on weekends)
• Transportation provided from Kearney, NE when working out of town
• Paid travel time
• Hotel paid by company
• Nightly per diem for meals when working out of town
• Year-round employment (no winter layoffs)

Requirements

• 5+ years previous experience as an Excavator Operator performing the tasks listed below
• Previous experience and the ability to run an excavator in a safe and efficient manner is required
• Experience running excavators in pipe laying operations is required
• Ability to run backfill excavator and/or lead excavator in pipeline operations
• Operation of backfill excavator normally involves use of sheepsfoot compaction wheel. Must be able to achieve specified compaction moisture and density requirements.
• Operation of lead excavator will require use of trench boxes, shoring, sloping, benching, etc.
• Responsible for maintenance and basic repairs of excavator
• Ability to calculate slopes and grades, perform surveying, use pipe laser, etc. for pipe laying
• Some manual labor is required each day
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually or as a team when carrying loads heavier than 50 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl throughout each day
• Operate other heavy equipment consistent with skill level and training
• Willingness to abide by all safety rules. Safety training will be provided on the job and via formal training
• Valid driver's license preferred but not required
• Ability to pass a pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen
• Must be authorized to work in the US

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members
• Life Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members
• 401k plan including company match (immediate vesting of company match)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance