Excavator Operator (Underground Wet Utilities)

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction is hiring Excavator Operators specializing in Underground Wet Utilities in Ogden, UT. This role requires proficiency in operating heavy equipment, a focus on safety, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Competitive pay and benefits, including a 401K plan and tuition reimbursement, are offered. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction and be eager to grow within a dedicated team.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan - 401K with company contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth and Career Advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Heavy Equipment Operating Experience.
• Ability to operate multiple types of heavy equipment.
• Good Eye to Hand coordination and depth perception required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment like excavators and dozers for grading and construction.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety compliance.
• Perform laborer work as required and follow project specifications.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Awareness

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Excavator Operator (Underground Wet Utilities)

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Application Instructions

NOW HIRING FOR EXCAVATOR OPERATORS WITH EXPERIENCE IN UNDERGROUND WET UTILITIES.

Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people?

Application Instructions

NOW HIRING FOR EXCAVATOR OPERATORS WITH EXPERIENCE IN UNDERGROUND WET UTILITIES.

Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people?

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and growth.

Benefits Include

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Career Advancement
  
  

Position Description

Equipment Operators responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to proficiently operate three or more types of heavy equipment such as a backhoe, trackhoe, scrapers, dozer, excavator, loader, rock trucks, compactors, articulated trucks, crushers, and/or motor graders with or without GPS in a manner to prepare the job site to meet the required grades.
• Fastens attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
• Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.
• Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
• Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.
• Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
• Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
• Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
• Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
• Responsible to construct/grade new roadways, base courses, building pads, footing excavation and water ponds and to properly slope and grade to specifications.
• Responsible to load, move, level and grade dirt, rocks, demoed concrete and other materials in a safe and efficient manner all in a high paced environment to maintain production goals.
• Ability to maintain the initiative to maintain the flow of work under minimal supervision.
• Responsible of demolition of bridges and other structures with excavators and hydraulic hoe rams.
• Responsible to operate equipment within a Pipe Crew environment such as an excavator or loader.
• Responsible for general housekeeping, light maintenance of equipment, proper care of equipment, operating the equipment without damaging it along with maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis.
• May work with GPS installed devices on dozers and motor graders.
• Learn, follow and promote all safety standards of Ralph L Wadsworth and its projects.
• Work weekend, holiday, and/or overtime work as the project needs require.
• Perform Laborer work as required
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Have a minimum of 4 years of Heavy Equipment Operating Experience with multiple types of equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willing to do laborer work
• Ability to work safely under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
• Frequent gross body movements such as bending, climbing into equipment, lifting (up to 75lbs), twisting, standing, balancing, stooping, handling materials, moving around hazardous sites.
• Good Eye to Hand coordination a must. Depth perception required.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends and nights.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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