Excavator Operator - Steady Work, Growth & Training

Baker Construction; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction in Arlington, VA seeks an Excavator Operator to operate forklifts, backhoes, excavators and other heavy equipment on active job sites. Under a foreman’s supervision, you’ll handle lay‑outs, grading, finishing applications and hoisting, while keeping equipment well maintained and efficient.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of related experience, with the physical stamina to handle heavy lifting and heights as needed.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical stamina

Lifts up to 50 pounds

Kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baker Construction in Arlington, VA seeks an Excavator Operator to operate forklifts, backhoes, excavators and other heavy equipment on active job sites. Under a foreman’s supervision, you’ll handle lay‑outs, grading, finishing applications and hoisting, while keeping equipment well maintained and efficient.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of related experience, with the physical stamina to handle heavy lifting and heights as needed.