Excavator Operator : Wright Contracting, LLC - Raleigh, NC

Wright Contracting; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) / 401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Wright Contracting, LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to support projects across the Southeast. You will operate Caterpillar-class excavators, review plans, and use GPS for grading and layout. The role requires travel for weeks to months at a time.

Qualified candidates have at least 2 years of excavator experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license. Travel throughout the Southeast and Texas is expected, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret construction plans accurately.
• Experience with GPS and site layout tools preferred.
• Must be willing to travel across the Southeast US and Texas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator safely to maintain project schedules.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Complete daily paperwork and reports.
• Comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Keep jobsites and equipment clean and organized.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading plans

GPS experience

Willing to travel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS systems (Topcon/Trimble)

Job description

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR

Central North Carolina Based Construction Company, looking for Experienced Excavator Operators to join our team for projects throughout the Southeast US. Equipment would include, or similar to, Caterpillar 323-330 Class Excavators. Knowledge in reading/understanding plans, Fine Grading & GPS Experience is preferred. Job does require 100% Travel from a week at a time, up to several months.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Competitive Pay based on Experience and Qualifications
• 401(k)/401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance w/ Heath Savings Account
• Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Responsibilities

• A work environment focusing on safe and efficient operation of equipment to maintain target schedule.
• Routine daily equipment inspections and preventative maintenance of equipment, keeping equipment in good working conditions and reporting safety or maintenance requirements or concerns.
• Complete any paperwork, documents and/or reports as required.
• Compliance with all company and individual site policies and procedures.
• Maintain safe, clean and orderly jobsites, company vehicles and company equipment.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience operating large excavators.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation to and from the office or the jobsite.
• Must be able and willing to travel to projects throughout the Southeast US and Texas as needed.
• Flexible work schedule, that allows for overtime and weekend work when needed.
• GPS Experience (Topcon or Trimble).

Work Environment/Physical Condition

• Routinely lift 20 lbs. and on occasion, up to 50 lbs.
• Safely ascend and descend heavy equipment unassisted.
• Work for Long Periods (10-hour shifts or longer) through all types of weather conditions and terrain.
• Lift, carry, stand, or walk on uneven, possibly wet/slick, terrain.

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Wright Contracting, LLC - Raleigh, NC

453 Silk Hope Liberty Road

Siler City, NC 27344

919-663-0810

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