Lead Excavator Operator

Garney Construction; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free healthcare

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Stock grants

401(k) match

Student loan resources

Weekly pay

Paid time off

8 holidays

HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Healthcare coordinators

Counseling services

Legal/financial consults

Wellness programs

Apparel discount

Job summary

Garney Construction is seeking an Excavator Operator to join our crew in the field. You will operate an excavator, perform routine maintenance, and support trenching and site preparation tasks on active construction projects.

Requires five years of construction experience, strong equipment knowledge, and flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork on diverse job sites.

Qualifications

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

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

Excavator operation

Construction experience

Overtime willingness

Travel willingness

Job description

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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

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.