Lead Excavator Operator- Pipe

GHC; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical

Stock options

401(k) match

Weekly pay

Paid time off

HSA available

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Legal/financial consultations

Weight loss programs

Job summary

Garney in Rayville, LA is seeking a Lead Excavator Operator - Pipe to join our field team. You will operate an excavator safely as part of a crew, perform operator-level maintenance, and support trenching, backfilling, and final cleanup on pipe projects.

A minimum of five years of construction experience, strong knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance, willingness to work overtime and travel are required.

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

Equipment maintenance

Overtime readiness

Willing to travel

Job description

Career Opportunities: Lead Excavator Operator- Pipe (13994)

Requisition ID13994-Posted10/09/2026-LA-Rayville-Craft Professionals-5-7 Years-Regional 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

To viewadditionalopportunities with Garney, visit careers.garney.com

If you have questions or would like more information, please call Martha Polanco at 816-746-7285 or by email [e-mail] 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.