Excavator Operator for Utility & Roadway Sites

Southeastern Site Development, Inc.; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance, Accident, and Critical

401(k) with Employer Match

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Southeastern Site Development, Inc. is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator (Backhoe / Trackhoe) for projects across the Southern Atlanta Metro Region, including Griffin. You will support grading, trenching, and utility installation on active sites.

Join a skilled team delivering quality public infrastructure work in Georgia. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of heavy equipment experience, a commitment to safety, and the ability to read grade stakes and work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators or similar heavy equipment (trackhoe, backhoe).
• Ability to read grade stakes and understand site layout.
• Ability to work safely on active construction sites.
• Reliable transportation to job sites and ability to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Operate Heavy Equipment to dig trenches, cut grade, load/unload trucks, and lay pipe.
• Excavate for underground utilities including water, sewer, and storm systems.
• Assist with roadway and site development construction.
• Perform grading and ensure slope is on grade.
• Follow grade stakes, site plans, and directions from field leadership.
• Work safely around crews installing utilities and other heavy equipment.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance checks.
• Maintain productivity while following all safety requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Read grade stakes

Safety consciousness

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Tools

GPS machine control

Job description

Southeastern Site Development, Inc. is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator (Backhoe / Trackhoe) for projects across the Southern Atlanta Metro Region, including Griffin. You will support grading, trenching, and utility installation on active sites.

Join a skilled team delivering quality public infrastructure work in Georgia. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of heavy equipment experience, a commitment to safety, and the ability to read grade stakes and work outdoors in varying weather.