Excavator Operator - Civil Construction with Great Benefits

Comunidade Metodista; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Quarterly Bonuses

PTO

Job summary

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC is seeking an Excavator Operator to perform trenching, grading, and material handling for utility, roadway, and site prep projects in San Antonio, TX. You will operate various excavators, read grade stakes, and follow project specs to ensure safe and efficient work.

Responsibilities include using attachments, managing moisture for compaction, and coordinating with crew while maintaining OSHA trenching safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience operating excavators for civil construction, utilities, or site work.
• Ability to read and interpret grade stakes, cut sheets, and survey layouts.
• Knowledge of OSHA trenching and excavation safety requirements.
• Skilled in using multiple excavator attachments and performing precision work.
• Strong understanding of soil classification, compaction, and moisture control.
• Experience with rigging, signaling, and safe lifting practices preferred.
• Commitment to safe work practices, production goals, and equipment care.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators for trenching, grading, backfilling, and material loading according to project layouts and specifications.
• Read and follow grade stakes, bluetops, flow line information, and engineered cut sheets to achieve precise elevations.
• Use attachments such as buckets, compaction wheels, hydraulic hammers, and lifting rigs.
• Install bedding materials, mix lime or cement into subgrade, and manage soil moisture for compaction.
• Follow OSHA-compliant trenching, shoring, and sloping methods based on soil classification.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, complete machine checklists, and report issues promptly.

Skills

Excavator operation

Grade stakes reading

Safety compliance

Rigging & signaling

Site coordination

Job description

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC is seeking an Excavator Operator to perform trenching, grading, and material handling for utility, roadway, and site prep projects in San Antonio, TX. You will operate various excavators, read grade stakes, and follow project specs to ensure safe and efficient work.

Responsibilities include using attachments, managing moisture for compaction, and coordinating with crew while maintaining OSHA trenching safety standards.