Excavator Operator – Pipe (Jacksonville, NC)

Faulconer Construction Co; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced excavator operator to perform trenching for utility installations, ensuring proper depth and grade to meet design specifications.

You will operate safely on varied job sites, read blueprints, and coordinate with pipe laying crews. Requirements include a minimum of 2+ years operating excavators, experience with bedding, backfill, and compaction for water, sewer, and gas lines, and a strong safety record.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of excavator experience.
• Experience with trench excavation, bedding, backfill and compaction.
• Strong safety record and team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator to dig trenches for utility pipe installation per design specs.
• Maintain depth and grade control while trenching.
• Operate equipment safely on diverse work sites.
• Perform equipment inspections and document maintenance reports.
• Read and interpret construction plans/blueprints.
• Coordinate with pipe-laying crews and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Excavator operation

Trench digging

Safety-minded

Blueprint reading

Job description

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, offering our employees engaging and rewarding careers in the heavy civil construction industry. We believe that our company's success and reputation are dependent on the commitment and dedication of our employees.

We improve communities by inspiring people to achieve their maximum potential.

Position Description

Responsibilities & Duties

• Operate excavator to excavate trenches for utility pipe installation, including proper depth and grade control to meet design specifications
• Operate equipment safely and proficiently in a variety of work environments
• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures
• Conduct equipment inspections and complete maintenance inspection reports
• Read and understand construction plans/blueprints
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment, including proper trench shoring, spoil pile placement, and coordination with pipe laying crews

Position Requirements

Requirements

• 2+ years of operating excavators
• Experience with trench excavation, bedding preparation, and backfill compaction for water, sewer, gas, or other utility installations
• Personal discipline to work in difficult conditions
• Proven commitment to Safety
• Positive, team oriented attitude
• Open to personal and professional training and development

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. to assure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such actions shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Comments or complaints regarding matters described in the preceding paragraph should be directed to Human Resources. Correspondence directed to HR should be sent to 2496 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Faulconer Construction. In addition to a competitive wage and benefit package, we also offer professional development through our Faulconer Academy.