Excavator Operator: Grading, Trenching & Finishing

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking an Excavator Operator to join our field crew under a foreman. You will operate loaders and excavators, perform lay‑outs, grading and finishing tasks to move earth and materials on active sites.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of related experience, pass a background check, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied conditions. Baker Construction values grit, reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of three years of related experience and/or training.
• Must know how to operate and experience in loader and, or excavator
• Must pass background check
• Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear
• Ability to maintain balance

Responsibilities

• Is Responsible for Lay‑Outs: Sets-up and uses a rotating laser to ensure a level grade; Sets-up and uses a Slope laser to ensure a sloping grade
• Is Responsible for Fine Grade: Maintains production with fine grade operation such as placement of rock trucks; Ensures proper grade is obtained; Determines equipment needed as well as rate of delivery for rock.
• Completes Trenching & Pit Excavations: Controls and maintains lay‑out lines during excavation; Maintains OSHA standards with benching and slopes during and after operation; Determines what type of lay‑back or bench is needed for safe working conditions by type of soils; Determines a percentage of spoils to remain for backfill if using on‑site materials and places in a manner that is free from wet conditions; Determines how many spoil trucks will be needed for a continuous flow without trucks stacking up or equipment sitting idle; Determines what type of equipment is needed
• Completes Finishing Applications and Hoisting: Determines what type of equipment is needed to produce the required compaction; Exercises the proper methods of backfilling in lifts (for example keep lifts level and consistent for proper compaction)

Skills

Loader operation

Excavator operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking an Excavator Operator to join our field crew under a foreman. You will operate loaders and excavators, perform lay‑outs, grading and finishing tasks to move earth and materials on active sites.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of related experience, pass a background check, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied conditions. Baker Construction values grit, reliability and teamwork.