Heavy Civil Excavator Operator - Safe, Skilled

Weihe Construction, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Weihe Construction, Inc. seeks skilled heavy equipment operators for work in the Indianapolis area. The role requires performing daily pre- and post-shift inspections, operating and maintaining equipment, and assisting with sanitary, sewer, and water dig projects.

Ideal candidates have experience setting trench boxes safely and basic first aid/CPR training. A reliable vehicle and strong safety mindset are essential to succeed on this team.

Qualifications

• Daily pre- and post-shift inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Digging at grade for sanitary, sewer and water projects.
• Setting trench boxes safely to protect workers.
• Safe spoil placement following project plans.
• Basic first aid & CPR training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre- and post-shift inspections and basic maintenance.
• Dig at grade for sanitary, sewer and water projects.
• Safely set trench boxes to prevent cave-ins.
• Place spoil material safely and according to plan.
• Apply basic first aid and CPR if needed.

Skills

Daily pre- & post-shift inspections

Grade digging (sanitary/sewer/water)

Setting trench boxes safely

Spoil placement

First aid & CPR training

Tools

Loader

Scraper

Roller/Compactor

Job description

Weihe Construction, Inc. seeks skilled heavy equipment operators for work in the Indianapolis area. The role requires performing daily pre- and post-shift inspections, operating and maintaining equipment, and assisting with sanitary, sewer, and water dig projects.

Ideal candidates have experience setting trench boxes safely and basic first aid/CPR training. A reliable vehicle and strong safety mindset are essential to succeed on this team.