Excavator Operator: Trench & Utility Expert

Faulconer Construction Co; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to join our team in Virginia.

The role focuses on operating excavators to trench for utility installations, reading plans, and maintaining safety standards on active job sites. Qualified candidates have 2+ years of excavator experience, familiarity with trenching, bedding, and backfill for water, sewer, or gas lines, and a demonstrates commitment to safety and teamwork with a flexible approach to training and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of operating excavators.
• Experience with trench excavation, bedding preparation, and backfill compaction for utility installations.
• Personal discipline to work in difficult conditions.
• Proven commitment to Safety.
• Positive, team oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excavator operation

Trench excavation

Safety-focused

Blueprint reading

Job description

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to join our team in Virginia.

The role focuses on operating excavators to trench for utility installations, reading plans, and maintaining safety standards on active job sites. Qualified candidates have 2+ years of excavator experience, familiarity with trenching, bedding, and backfill for water, sewer, or gas lines, and a demonstrates commitment to safety and teamwork with a flexible approach to training and