Lead Excavator Operator- Pipe

Garney Construction; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Stock shares available

401(k) with match

Weekly pay

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

HSA with contributions

Life and disability insurance

Counseling services

Legal/financial consultations

Weight loss programs

Employee discount Garney apparel

Job summary

Garney Construction is seeking an Excavator Operator to operate excavators and support crews on construction sites. You will perform tasks such as digging, backfilling, trenching, and cleanup while adhering to safety protocols.

The role requires solid construction experience, a working knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, and the ability to travel or work overtime as needed to meet project timelines.

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

Construction experience (5 yrs)

Equipment operation

Maintenance knowledge

Willing to travel

Overtime willingness

Job description

Excavator Operator

Excavator Operator job is 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