Lead Excavator Operator- Pipe

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical, prescription, dental, &

Stock shares starting Day 1

401(k) match

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

HSA with matching contributions

Life insurance

Mental health counseling

Legal/financial consultations

Weight loss program discount

Apparel discount

Job summary

Garney is seeking a Lead Excavator Operator for pipe projects in Greenville, SC. You will operate excavators, perform maintenance, and support trenching and backfilling on active job sites.

This is a hands-on, field role requiring precise operation and safety adherence. The role requires five years of construction experience, strong knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, willingness to overtime and travel as needed.

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

Safety knowledge

Overtime willingness

Travel willingness

Tools

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Career Opportunities: Lead Excavator Operator- Pipe (13758)

Requisition ID13758-Posted09/11/2026-SC-Greenville-Craft Professionals-3-5 years-Local Travel

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

CONTACT US

If you have questions or would like more information, please call[recruiter name] at [xxx-xxx-xxxx]or by email [recruiter name]@garney.com and include the job title and location to ensure a prompt response. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates.

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.