Excavator Operator

OHLA USA; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

401k Program Match

401k Program Match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

A leading construction company in West Palm Beach is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to operate excavators safely and efficiently for roadway construction. Responsibilities include grading, trenching, and supporting paving crews while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of excavator experience and a strong understanding of job site safety. This role may require overtime and working in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience operating excavators in roadway or paving construction.
• Experience with grading, trenching, and base preparation.
• Ability to interpret plans, stakes, and cut/fill requirements.
• Ability to read grade stakes, plans, and cross-sections.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work overtime, nights, or weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavators for highway and paving construction.
• Perform grading, shaping, and preparation of subgrade.
• Excavate trenches for drainage and utilities.
• Load trucks with excavated materials and aggregate as required.
• Assist in fine grading and trimming to support paving and curb operations.
• Work closely with grading, paving, and utility crews to maintain production flow.
• Read and interpret basic plans, grades, stakes, and cut/fill requirements.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Maintain safe operating practices around workers, traffic, and live job sites.
• Follow all company safety policies and project-specific safety requirements.
• Assist with general labor duties when equipment is not in operation, as needed

Skills

Understanding of grade control

Operating excavators

Grading and trenching

Job site safety awareness

Ability to work in outdoor environments

Reliability and attendance

Education

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Excavator

Loader

Dozer

Roller

Job description

Job ID: 1169-WPB

Job Title: Excavator Operator

Department: Construction

Job Location: West Palm Beach, Fl

Reports To: Superintendent

Who is OHLA USA?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

Community Asphalt, founded in 1980 as an asphalt paving contractor, based in Miami, Florida, and part of OHLA USA since 2006, has since become specialized in general road construction and transportation infrastructure. From its four operation and plant facilities in Miami-Dade, Fort Myers, Vero Beach and West Palm Beach, the company boasts extensive geographic coverage throughout South Florida, focusing on all aspects of transportation infrastructure development, primarily for state and local authorities. Community Asphalt continues to provide traditional paving services which include grading and paving, pavement milling, surveying, excavation, on and off-road hauling, drainage, utilities, base finishing, and highway sweeping. The company also provides engineering, contracting, design and build and finance and more complex PPP contracts services. These projects include parking lots, industrial and retail complexes, road and highway construction, and airport runways.

Summary

Our company has an immediate opening for Excavator Operator in West Palm Beach, Fl. As a Excavator Operator, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating excavators to support roadway, highway, and paving construction activities. This role focuses on earthwork, grading, trenching, base preparation, drainage installation, and support of asphalt paving crews to ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate excavators of various sizes for paving-related construction activities
• Perform grading, shaping, and preparation of subgrade and base materials
• Excavate trenches for drainage structures, utilities, and curb lines
• Load trucks with excavated materials and aggregate as required
• Assist in fine grading and trimming to support paving and curb operations
• Work closely with grading, paving, and utility crews to maintain production flow
• Read and interpret basic plans, grades, stakes, and cut/fill requirements
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues promptly
• Maintain safe operating practices around workers, traffic, and live job sites
• Follow all company safety policies and project-specific safety requirements
• Assist with general labor duties when equipment is not in operation, as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated understanding of grade control, plan cross-sections, and trench safety requirements.
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience operating excavators in roadway or paving construction
• Proven experience with grading, trenching, and base preparation
• Ability to work from grade stakes, string lines, and plans
• Strong understanding of job site safety and equipment operation standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor construction environment
• Reliable attendance and ability to work overtime, nights, or weekends as required
• Experience on highway, roadway, or large-scale paving projects
• Familiarity with asphalt paving operations and sequencing
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Experience operating additional heavy equipment (loader, dozer, roller)
• Must pass a background, drug and physical test.
• SHIFT: 7-8 - FLEXIBLE

Physical Requirements

• Requires the following motions: climbing, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, pushing, pulling, twisting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting and reaching.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb on and off heavy equipment multiple times per day
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating machinery
• Ability to stand, walk, and kneel for extended periods.
• Must have good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Capability to perform manual labor tasks such as digging, lifting, and moving materials.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).

Work Environment

• Outdoor construction sites with exposure to various weather conditions.
• Active construction sites with exposure to noise, dust, traffic, and heavy equipment.
• Noise levels associated with heavy equipment operation.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• May require extended hours, including nights and weekends, depending on project needs.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an application via our online recruiting platform at: https://ohla-usa.applicantstack.com/x/openings

BENEFITS WE OFFER

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Legal Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Program, Employee Discounts, Paid Holidays, PTO & 401k Program Match!

Equal Opportunity, ...

OHLA USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We uphold an affirmative action program (AAP) and actively seek to recruit veterans in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). We participate in the E-Verify program, confirming the employment eligibility of all our newly hired employees. We are a drug‑free workplace.