Excavator Operator — Urban Infrastructure & Safe Groundwork

Prime Construction Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401-k plan

8 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

PRIME CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. in Central Florida is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to operate heavy equipment safely, perform pre-operational checks, and support trenching and utility installations.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of excavator experience, trench safety certification, and strong ability to read field survey layouts, with a commitment to quality work on urban and municipal projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Three (3) years experience as an Excavator Operator, preferably in urban areas.
• Knowledge reading locate markings and understanding of underground/utilities.
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand field survey layouts, policies, procedures and instructions.
• Trench safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator/hoe and other heavy equipment safely.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks, including pre-operational checks.
• Ensure trench is excavated to proper depth/grade.
• Place water, storm and sanitary sewer pipes in excavation.
• Follow directions of ground crew for crane, gravel placement and grading.
• Operate on public roadways and residential areas with awareness of surroundings.
• Understand issues involving ground disturbance.
• Rigging of pipe and manhole components; ensure safe lowering procedures.
• Operate other heavy equipment and related duties as needed.
• Maintain high-quality work and stay productive.
• Be self-motivated and ambitious.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Field surveys reading

Trench safety

Equipment maintenance

Safety procedures

Reading locate markings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PRIME CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. in Central Florida is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to operate heavy equipment safely, perform pre-operational checks, and support trenching and utility installations.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of excavator experience, trench safety certification, and strong ability to read field survey layouts, with a commitment to quality work on urban and municipal projects.