Excavator Operator

northeast paving; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term disability

Vacation & holiday pay

Parental leave

Maternity leave

Employee/family assistance program

Vision insurance (voluntary)

Dental insurance (voluntary)

Short-term disability (voluntary)

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary accident policies

401(k) with employer match

Stock purchase opportunities

Gym/fitness incentives

Job summary

Newport Construction is seeking an Excavator Operator to work in close proximity to equipment and people, operating an excavator to remove materials in a safe manner.

The role involves daily fluid level checks, routine maintenance, and coordinating with site supervision. Outdoor work in all weather and adherence to safety protocols are required; 3–5 years of related experience is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of excavator operating experience required.
• Ability to perform maintenance checks and report issues.
• Ability to understand work directions and communicate with supervisors.
• Physical ability to lift heavy materials and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator safely near equipment and the public.
• Perform daily fluid level checks and inspect for leaks.
• Maintain equipment and notify supervisor for repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excavator operation

Equipment maintenance

Safety awareness

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & VisionInsurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description

TheExcavatorOperator will workin close proximity toequipment and people and operateaexcavatorto remove materials in a safe manner.

Key Duties

• Operateaexcavatorin close proximity to equipment and the public safely.
• Perform daily fluid level checks on oil,waterand fuel; Visual inspection for obvious leaks and damage to machine before operation of equipment as well as safety equipment checks.
• Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment to remain in proper and safe working order. Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• General . To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and Experience . This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrablepreviousexperience as anExcavatorOperator.
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience isrequiredfor this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.
• Physical Demands . The following physical demands are representativeof those that must be met byaExcavatorOperatorto successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Constant physical effort, including standing, isrequiredduring a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.Employeemust be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch asrequiredto perform Key Duties.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and, at times, as much as 90 pounds, as may be assigned.
• Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
• Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 20 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, asrequired.
• Sufficientskill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300 tons.
• TheExcavatorOperatormust be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
• Work Environment . The work environment characteristics described below arerepresentative of those thataExcavatorOperatorencounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job.
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Workenvironment periodically exposes the employees tohigh levelsof noise, grease, and dust that are typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly worksnear heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such asformoil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, dieselfueland ready mixed concrete.

Demonstrates Safety 1st

It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Newport Construction is experienced in all forms of heavy civil construction. Our talented engineers and skilled craft employees are experts in all manner of projects, and in all work environments including the most heavily trafficked urban areas. Whatever the project, Newport Construction has the talent, experience, and resources to deliver. Our teams are formed by experts in the construction industry who can build state-of-the-art roads, bridges, railways, and commercial centers. These teams are committed to delivering the highest-quality services on time, on budget, and engineered to provide maximum value to our clients in both the public and private markets.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.

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