Excavator Operator (Cat 336+) – Underground Utilities & Grading

Garney Construction; Leonard (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Stock options starting day one

401(k) with match

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

HSA with contributions

Life & disability insurance

Legal/financial consultations

Employee discount

Job summary

Garney Construction is seeking an Excavator Operator in the United States. The role requires extensive construction experience and proficiency operating an excavator, including Cat 336 or larger, to perform trenching, backfilling, grading, and safety tasks as part of a crew.

The successful candidate will handle trench boxes, perform routine machine maintenance, and comply with safety signals and load limits. Overtime and travel may be required as part of project work.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of construction experience.
• Experience operating a Cat 336 or bigger excavator.
• Experience working with underground utilities and laying large-diameter pipe.
• Strong knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
• Willing to work overtime and travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate an excavator safely as part of a crew
• Perform operator-level maintenance on the machine
• Understand safe working loads and signals
• Handle trench boxes of all sizes and shapes

Skills

Construction experience

Excavator operation

Underground Utilities experience

Equipment maintenance knowledge

Overtime availability

Travel availability

Tools

Excavator Cat 336+

Job description

Garney Construction is seeking an Excavator Operator in the United States. The role requires extensive construction experience and proficiency operating an excavator, including Cat 336 or larger, to perform trenching, backfilling, grading, and safety tasks as part of a crew.

The successful candidate will handle trench boxes, perform routine machine maintenance, and comply with safety signals and load limits. Overtime and travel may be required as part of project work.