Lead Excavator Operator

Garney Construction; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

No premiums

Virtual doctor visits

Stock options

401(k) match

Student aid

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Holidays

HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Healthcare coordinators

Counseling

Legal/financial advice

Wellness programs

Apparel discount

Job summary

Garney Construction in Nashville, TN is seeking an Excavator Operator to operate excavators, perform routine maintenance, and work with the crew on diverse site tasks. The role emphasizes safety, signaling, trenching, digging, and clean-up duties essential to large-scale projects.

Five years of construction experience and strong knowledge of equipment operation are required. Overtime, travel, and a team-focused mindset are expected to contribute to project success.

Qualifications

• Previous construction experience required.
• Experience operating excavators and related equipment preferred.
• Ability to perform maintenance and understand safety signals.

Responsibilities

• Operate an excavator safely as part of a crew.
• Perform operator level maintenance on the machine.
• Understand safe working loads and signals.
• Handle trench boxes of all sizes and shapes.

Skills

Construction experience (5+ yrs)

Job description

An Excavator Operator jobis available at Garney. To be considered for this position you must have previous construction experience. As an Excavator Operator, you will operate machinery to perform activities such as excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final clean up. The operator may perform functions of a laborer as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Operate an excavator safely as part of a crew
• Perform operator level maintenance on the machine
• Understand safe working loads and signals
• Handle trench boxes of all sizes and shapes

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Five years of construction experience
• Firm knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance
• Must be able to work overtime
• Must be willing to travel

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: Alondra Dominguez at 615-266-6156 or by email at [e-mail] and include the job title and location to ensure a prompt response.

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check for this position.