Excavator Operator

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. is seeking an Excavator Operator in Orlando to operate heavy machinery and support lay‑outs, grading, trenching, and finishing tasks on construction sites. You will help move earth, rocks, and debris while ensuring equipment is well maintained and safe to operate.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of related experience. Candidates must pass a background check and be able to lift up to 50 pounds, kneel, and work at

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of related experience or training.
• Must know how to operate loader and/or excavator.
• Ability to pass background check and tolerate physical effort up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up and use grading tools and lasers to achieve level or sloped grades.
• Operate heavy machinery (loaders, excavators) to move earth and materials.
• Manage trenching, pit excavations, and backfill while maintaining safety standards.
• Perform finishing applications and hoisting with appropriate equipment.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Physical stamina

Reading grade/layout plans

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Loader

Excavator

Job description

Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc

Location: Orlando, FL, 32830

Req ID: 7931
Travel: None
Number of Openings:2

Summary

Under the supervision of a foreman/lead, the Excavator Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery such as forklifts, backhoes, excavators, dozers, skid steer loaders, track loaders, rubber tire loaders, etc. to move earth, rocks, and debris on construction sites. The Operator is responsible for lay‑outs, fine grading, and completing finishing applications and hoisting. Additionally, the Operator ensures the equipment is well maintained and operating efficiently.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lay‑outs

• Sets up and uses a rotating laser to ensure a level grade
• Sets up and uses a slope laser to ensure a sloping grade

Fine Grade

• Maintains production with fine grade operation such as placement of rock trucks
• Ensures proper grade is obtained
• Determines equipment needed as well as rate of delivery for rock

Trenching & Pit Excavations

• Controls and maintains lay‑out lines during excavation
• Maintains OSHA standards with benching and slopes during and after operation
• Determines what type of lay‑back or bench is needed for safe working conditions by type of soils
• Determines a percentage of spoils to remain for backfill if using on‑site materials and places in a manner that is free from wet conditions
• Determines how many spoil trucks will be needed for a continuous flow without trucks stacking up or equipment sitting idle
• Determines what type of equipment is needed

Finishing Applications and Hoisting

• Determines what type of equipment is needed to produce the required compaction
• Exercises the proper methods of backfilling in lifts (for example keep lifts level and consistent for proper compaction)

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of three years of related experience and/or training
• Must know how to operate and experience in loader and, or excavator
• Must pass background check
• Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear
• Ability to maintain balance

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. You’ll earn great pay and benefits to protect you and your family and plan for your future.

Baker is an EEO Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.