Mini Excavator Operator, Saluda

Team Fishel; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Job summary

Team Fishel is hiring a Mini Excavator Operator for our Saluda, VA operation. The role supports the Foreman to complete projects safely, on-time, and to the customer’s quality standards while working with field crews.

The operator will transport materials daily, assist with excavation, installation, and restoration tasks, and ensure DOT compliance. Starting pay is $22–$23 per hour with health insurance, 401k, and profit sharing available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operating utility construction equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Experience with backhoes, directional drills, trenchers, skid-steer loaders, cranes, digger derricks, bucket trucks, excavators, and crane trucks.
• Experience with mole/missile boring equipment is a plus.
• CDL-A license is a plus.
• Familiarity with DOT enforcement and compliance regulations.
• Meet all DOT requirements (physical and drug testing).
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Starting pay $22- $23 / hour dependent upon applicable experience and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Foreman in completing projects safely, on-time, and within customer specifications for quality.
• Use company vehicles to deliver and pick up materials, reels of cable, steel plates, service tools, and equipment.
• Work in the field with crews excavating, installing devices and performing restoration.

Skills

3+ years experience

CDL-A license

DOT regulations familiarity

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excavator operation

Job description

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Description

Team Fishel , the Best Choice in Utility Construction, is hiring Mini Excavator Operators for our Saluda, VA operation. The purpose of a Mini Excavator Operator at Team Fishel is to assist the Foreman in completing the project safely, on-time, and within the customer's specifications for quality, and other work as needed.

The Mini Excavator Operator uses Company vehicles on a daily basis to deliver and pick up materials, reels of cable, steel plates, service tools, and equipment. They also work in the field with the crews excavating, installing devices and performing restoration.

Requirements & Qualifications

3 + years operating utility construction equipment in a safe and productive manner. Equipment includes but not limited to: backhoes, directional drills, trenchers, skid-steer loaders, cranes, digger derricks, bucket trucks, excavators, and crane trucks

Experience operating mole/missile boring equipment is a plus

Candidates holding a valid CDL-A is a plus

Familiarity with DOT's Enforcement and Compliance regulations

Meet all DOT requirements (physical and drug testing)

Ability to communicate with Teammates

Willingness to work and follow directions

Has a thorough working knowledge of utility construction and installation

Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus

Starting pay $22- $23 / hour dependent upon applicable experience and certifications.

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!

Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,protected veteran status, or disability status.

Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran

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