Excavator Operator

Blythe Construction; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Plan w/Employer Match

Annual Stock Purchase Opportunities

Health and Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Blythe Construction is seeking an Excavator Operator to perform safe, precise material removal with an excavator at our job sites. You will work near heavy equipment and people, ensuring daily fluid checks and pre-operation inspections.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and experience with Cat 249 or larger machines, rock plating, and heavy slopes. This is a full-time, on-site role with benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industry related experience is required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• Experience with Cat 249 size or bigger excavator.
• Experience with rock plating, embankments, and steep slopes in mountainous or rocky terrains is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate an excavator in close proximity to equipment and the public safely.
• Perform daily fluid level checks (oil, water, fuel) and inspect for leaks or damage before operation.
• Maintain and notify supervisor of any equipment needing repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety awareness

Site communication

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Understand work directions and communicate with supervisors

Tools

Cat 249 excavator

Job description

General Description

The Excavator Operator will work in close proximity to equipment and people and operate an excavator to remove materials in a safe manner.

Key Duties

• Operate a excavator in close proximity to equipment and the public safely.
• Perform daily fluid level checks on oil, water and 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 ability required. 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 demonstrable previous experience as an Excavator Operator.
  • 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 is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.
  • At least three (3) years of experience with Cat 249 size or bigger excavator.
  • Experience in placing rock plating and embarkments and working steep slopes in mountain areas or rock quarries, minimum 3 years preferred.

Physical Demands

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to 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, as required.
• Sufficient skill 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.
• The Excavator Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

Work Environment

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that are typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits:

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• 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 & Vision Insurance
• 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
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

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