Excavator Operator - Cornelius, NC

The Caton Companies; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Excavator Operators for exciting roadway projects in North Carolina. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for local and out-of-town travel. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in operating heavy machinery, particularly excavators, and a strong focus on safety and maintenance. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive workplace that values your success. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

FSA Program

401K Program with 4% company match

8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday

Accrue 80 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) the first year

Qualifications

• 4 years experience with medium and heavy equipment, 2 years in pipe operations.
• Valid CDL License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Digging ditches and trenches, hoisting materials and tools.
• Routine inspection and preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Pipe Laying

Trench Box Experience

Utility Experience

Heavy Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excavator

Backhoe

Road Grader

Front-End Loader

Job description

Join to apply for the Excavator Operator - Cornelius, NC role at The Caton Companies

3 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Excavator Operator - Cornelius, NC role at The Caton Companies

Caton Construction Group, one of the Caton Companies, headquarters in Troy, VA is growing! Currently seeking EXCAVATOR Operators for our roadway project in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (Cornelius). Excavator Operators with PIPE LAYING/TRENCH BOX/UTILITY experience are preferred.

The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of contractor equipment and properly maintains the equipment on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

Starting pay is based on skills and experience.

• Works with and assists in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe, road grader or front-end loader.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Normal days and hours of work are Monday – Friday, with time provided for lunch, hours may vary. Work may be local or out of town in which case overnight stays are required. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work. Overtime is anticipated.

Travel/ Driving

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Driver’s license is required.

Required Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Four years’ experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment, two of which must have been related to pipe operations.

Preferred Education and Experience: Valid CDL License.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• FSA Program
• 401K Program with 4% company match
• 8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday
• Accrue 80 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) the first year
  
  

And more…

Why You Should Apply

Excellent working environment

Working For a Company That Cares About Your Success

Working for a growing company

Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements including background and drug screen. Starting wages depend skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.

#constructionjobs #mecklenburg #cornelius

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Caton Companies by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Excavator Operator” roles.

Motor Equipment Operator I - Street (Full-Time)

Motor Equipment Operator I - Sanitation (Full-Time)

Asphalt Heavy Equipment Operator - Blythe Brothers Asphalt

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.