Lead Excavator Operator

Garney Construction; Ramseur (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Excavator Operator for on-site work in North Carolina. The role involves operating an excavator as part of a crew, performing routine maintenance, and following safety protocols.

The ideal candidate brings extensive construction experience, knowledge of equipment operations, and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed. A post-offer physical and background check may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous construction experience.
• Five years of construction experience.
• Firm knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance.
• Must be able to work overtime.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Background screening and drug-free workplace requirements.
• May be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check.

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.
• Perform excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final clean-up.
• Perform functions of a laborer as required.

Skills

Excavator Operation

Construction Experience

Equipment Maintenance

Safe Working Practices

Laborer Functions

Tools

Trench Boxes

Job description

• 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
• Perform excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final clean-up
• Perform functions of a laborer as required

Requirements

• Previous construction experience
• Five years of construction experience
• Firm knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance
• Must be able to work overtime
• Must be willing to travel
• Background screening and drug-free workplace requirements
• May be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating excavators and performing maintenance, with a strong understanding of safe working practices and equipment operations. Capable of executing various construction tasks including excavating, backfilling, and grading while adhering to safety and operational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Excavator Operation
• Construction Experience
• Equipment Maintenance
• Safe Working Practices
• Laborer Functions

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Excavating
• Backfilling
• Trenching
• Ditching
• Clearing
• Looming
• Fine Grading
• Final Clean-Up
• Operator-Level Maintenance
• Understanding Safe Working Loads

Industry Keywords

• Construction
• Background Screening
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Post-Offer Physical
• Site-Specific Background Check

Tools & Technologies

• Trench Boxes