Excavator Operator

Venus Construction, Inc.; Mansfield (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Venus Construction, Inc. is seeking an Excavator Operator to safely operate heavy equipment for underground utility projects. The role includes trenching, grading, and material handling while ensuring productivity and adherence to specifications.

This position emphasizes strict safety protocols, daily equipment checks, and coordination with the Foreman and crew to maintain efficient progress on site.

Formación

• Experience operating excavators on utility projects.
• Knowledge of trenching, grading, and spoil management.
• Ability to follow blueprints and project instructions.

Responsabilidades

• Operate excavators to perform trenching, digging, backfilling, and grading activities.
• Follow project plans, grade stakes, and instructions from supervisors.
• Safely maneuver equipment around job sites and existing utilities.
• Maintain slope, benching, and spoil pile placement per OSHA standards.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Identify underground utilities and avoid hazards; use hand-digging where required.
• Load/unload materials and use proper rigging techniques when moving assets.
• Comply with OSHA and company safety policies and stop-work when necessary.
• Assist with other tasks as directed by Foreman or Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and effective communication with crew.

Conocimientos

Heavy Equipment Operation

Trenching & Grading

Safety Compliance (OSHA)

Communication

Daily inspections

Herramientas

Trench Boxes

Rigging Techniques

Potholing equipment

Descripción del empleo

Summary/Objective

The Excavator Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment to support underground utility projects. This role performs trenching, grading, and material handling while maintaining productivity and adherence to project specifications.

Summary/Objective

The Excavator Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment to support underground utility projects. This role performs trenching, grading, and material handling while maintaining productivity and adherence to project specifications.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Operate excavators to perform trenching, digging, backfilling, and grading activities.
• Follow project plans, grade stakes, and instructions from supervisors.
• Safely maneuver equipment in and around job sites, utilities, and other team members.
• Maintain proper slope, benching, and spoil pile placement per OSHA standards, including correct use of trench boxes and safety systems.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Identify and avoid underground utilities and other potential hazards and enforce hand-digging or potholing when working in proximity.
• Load and unload materials as needed to support operations and use proper rigging techniques when lifting or moving materials.
• Comply with all OSHA and company safety policies and guidelines, including use of stop-work authority when necessary.
• Assist with other tasks as directed by the Foreman or Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.