Excavator Operator

Viking Dredging; Palacios (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Viking Dredging is seeking an Excavator Operator for immediate placement to support levee construction and mass excavation efforts. The role includes operating excavators and dozers, communicating with the crew, and completing daily reports. Expect long shifts, travel in Texas, and potential marine dredging duties as needed.

Benefits include health and safety-conscious work practices, with up to 12-hour days for several weeks. Requires valid driver's license and prior heavy equipment experience.

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators/dozers for mass excavation and levee construction.
• Ability to communicate with superintendent and crew.
• Completion of daily reports on a computer.
• Willingness to work independently and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate various size excavators to raise levees, excavate sediment pits, unload barges and load haul trucks.
• Communicate effectively with the superintendent and crew.
• Complete daily reports on a computer.
• Be part of a marine dredging operation as needed.
• May perform miscellaneous laborer tasks.
• Travel out of town (Texas) for extended periods.

Skills

Excavator operation

Dozer operation

Mass excavation

Levee construction

Safety awareness

Tools

OSHA Certifications

Job description

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Job description

Viking Dredging - Excavator Operator

Immediate Positions available for separate positions for an excavator and dozer operator. This is a great opportunity for an experienced dredger to join our growing team! Excellent pay and benefits. You must have experience in building levees, mass excavation and moving dirt.

Responsibilities for The Excavator Operator

• Ability to operate various size excavators to raise levees, excavate sediment pits, unload barges and load haul trucks.
• Have the ability to communicate well with the superintendent and other crew members.
• Completion of daily reports on a computer.
• MUST be motivated and able to work independently.
• Be part of a marine dredging operation as needed.
• Position will include some miscellaneous laborer.
• Position will require out of town (Texas) travel for extended periods.

Requirements for All Personnel:

• You must have experience in operating excavators and dozers for mass excavation, building or improving leveed structures.
• Must be safety conscious and adhere to company safety policy. Must wear the appropriate PPE as required.
• The position consists of working up to 12 hours a day for several weeks at a time.
• Must maintain a valid Driver's license.
• Heavy equipment experience a plus.
• OSHA Certifications a plus.
• Boating or Equipment Certifications a plus
• Be honest, hardworking, reliable, punctual and attitude to get the job done.

For more information, please visit www.vikingdredging.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 12 hour shift

Experience

• Excavator: 3 years (Required)
• Marine or Dredging: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location

• On the road