Excavator Operator: Digging & Site Prep Specialist

Granite Construction; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickerson & Bowen is seeking a skilled backhoe operator to dig trenches and move earth at our Mississippi sites. You will operate hydraulic shovel controls, perform routine maintenance, and work in dusty environments while following safety standards.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and training/experience in earthmoving. This full-time role requires physical stamina, good judgment of distances, and the ability to meet set standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Experience with earthmoving and backhoe operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.
• Dig trenches and holes of specified dimensions and transport material.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment (lubricating, fueling, cleaning).

Skills

Safety habits

Distance judgement

Instruction following

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Backhoe operation

Job description

Dickerson & Bowen is seeking a skilled backhoe operator to dig trenches and move earth at our Mississippi sites. You will operate hydraulic shovel controls, perform routine maintenance, and work in dusty environments while following safety standards.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and training/experience in earthmoving. This full-time role requires physical stamina, good judgment of distances, and the ability to meet set standards.