Georgia Dirt Crew GPS Excavator Operator

Vallencourt Constuction Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm based in Georgia is seeking a GPS Excavator Operator responsible for using GPS technology to excavate ponds and trenches to specified grades. The role requires the ability to operate heavy equipment, perform manual labor, and work outdoors in various conditions. Candidates must ensure equipment is safely operated and maintained, with a strong focus on adhering to safety and operational guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, and loaders.
• Experience in outdoor settings under various weather conditions is required.
• Ability to perform manual labor and wear required PPE as per safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Excavate ponds and trenches to desired grades using GPS technology.
• Inspect and maintain company equipment for safe operation.
• Assist laborers with various manual tasks on-site.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Manual labor skills

Attention to safety regulations

Ability to work outdoors

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Georgia Dirt Crew GPS Excavator Operator

Dirt Crew GPS Excavator Operator- Utilizing GPS technology operator is responsible for excavating ponds and trenches to desired grades.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Must be able to sit or stand for multiple hours
• Must be able to work long hours, weekends and as necessary to complete assignments.
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and be exposed to heat, rain, cold, wind, and other weather activities
• Must be able to walk long distances.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform manual labor including but not limited to raking, shoveling, chopping, hammering etc.
• Must be able to wear required PPE as per safety manual and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure company equipment is lawfully operated, cared for, maintained and used effectively.
• Inspect all company equipment before each startup for brakes, horn, steering, fluids, back-up alarm as well as other safety and functional items
• Operate all heavy equipment as requested including but not limited to: excavators, dozers, loaders, brooms, trucks, skid steers, rollers etc.
• Assist with traffic control as needed
• Work in outdoor environments consisting of, but not limited to, cold, heat, dust, smoke, rain and other extreme conditions as needed to complete work assigned
• Assist laborers with manual labor which can include, but is not limited to raking, shoveling, hooking up pumps, installing pipe, mixing concrete, carrying materials, throwing sod, seeding, etc.
• Ensure equipment is only operated in a safe manner
• Wear all PPE as required per safety manual and OSHA regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.