Excavator Operator (Night Shift)

Morgan Corp.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Professional development

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Morgan Corp. is seeking a skilled Excavator Operator for the night shift at our Raleigh, NC project. The role focuses on safe operation of heavy equipment to perform excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks in varied outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities include equipment inspections, basic maintenance, and compliant documentation. Candidates must have 2+ years of experience, a valid drivers license, and willingness to travel across the southeastern U.S. overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid drivers license is required.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in the southeastern U.S.
• Flexible schedule including weekends/overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator and other heavy equipment safely to perform excavation and site prep.
• Conduct routine inspections and basic preventative maintenance on assigned machinery.
• Keep accurate logs and complete required paperwork.
• Follow company and site policies and procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Safety conscious

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Caterpillar

Komatsu

Job description

Excavator Operator (Night Shift)

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Raleigh, NC

Reporting To: Superintendent

Description

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Excavator Operator to join our heavy civil construction team. The Excavator Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment to perform excavation, grading, and site preparation activities in support of construction projects.

Work Environment: Work is performed outside in all types of environmental conditions. This position performs strenuous physical activity for long periods, under varying and adverse field conditions. This position must be able to lift, carry, stand, walk on uneven surfaces, manually manipulate, grasp, reach out and above shoulder, climb, kneel, bend, twist, and push/pull.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and site-specific policies and procedures
• Safe and efficient operation of equipment to meet production targets
• Perform routine inspections, safety walk-arounds, and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
• Maintain equipment in good operating condition, reporting and logging maintenance requirements or concerns
• Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation as required
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Knowledge of safe and productive operation of equipment, including but not limited to Caterpillar, Komatsu, etc.
• Must be able to climb in and out of equipment unassisted
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Frequently lift 20 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be willing and able to travel to other project sites throughout the southeastern U.S. as needed
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule, including working overtime and weekends as needed

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• PTO, holidays, and paid winter holiday
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage