Excavator Operator - Grade, Utilities & Site Prep

LaMontagne Builders; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO Accrual Program

Supplemental Insurance (Life, Accident

Job summary

LaMontagne Builders, Inc. in Bedford, NH is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our field crew.

This role operates excavators for utilities, septic systems, foundations, grading, and stormwater controls, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Responsibilities include supporting crews, trenching and backfilling, coordinating with the foreman to meet specs and deadlines, maintaining safe slopes per OSHA, and performing general labor when idle.

Qualifications

• Proven expert experience operating excavators in a variety of environments.
• Ability to read and follow grade stakes or verbal instruction for determining grade, excavation depth or position; GPS experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in adverse weather conditions.
• Able to work safely around live utilities.
• Must follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and pre-checks on equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support crews in all excavation environments.
• Support the rest of the crew with safe trenching and backfilling operations.
• Work closely with foreman and crew to meet project specs and deadlines.
• Maintain safe working distances and proper slopes in trenching and excavation as required by OSHA standards.
• Perform general laborer duties when equipment is not in use, including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing/walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and shoveling.

Skills

Excavator operation

Grade stakes reading

GPS experience

Weather readiness

Safety around utilities

PPE compliance

Equipment pre-checks

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LaMontagne Builders, Inc. in Bedford, NH is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our field crew.

This role operates excavators for utilities, septic systems, foundations, grading, and stormwater controls, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Responsibilities include supporting crews, trenching and backfilling, coordinating with the foreman to meet specs and deadlines, maintaining safe slopes per OSHA, and performing general labor when idle.