Excavator Operator: Build Your Career with Precision

Granite Construction; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction seeks a Backhoe Operator to join our field crew. This role operates a hydraulic shovel attached to a tractor or train, digging trenches and holes, loading, and transporting earth and materials on diverse civil projects.

You will perform routine equipment maintenance, follow safety standards, and work in dusty environments. High school diploma or GED is required along with proper certification.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety habits and maintain a clean work area.
• Able to work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately.
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Responsibilities

• Moves levers to operate hydraulic shovel and digs trenches and holes.
• Removes and transports earth and materials to piles or trucks.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment (lubricating, fueling, cleaning).

Skills

Safety awareness

Dusty environments

Follow instructions

Distance judgment

Decision making

Stoop/bend/crouch

Full body use

Vision (with/without correction)

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Granite Construction seeks a Backhoe Operator to join our field crew. This role operates a hydraulic shovel attached to a tractor or train, digging trenches and holes, loading, and transporting earth and materials on diverse civil projects.

You will perform routine equipment maintenance, follow safety standards, and work in dusty environments. High school diploma or GED is required along with proper certification.