Pipe Crew Excavator/Loader Operator

walbecgroup; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation aligned with

Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

PTO and holidays

Profit sharing

Walbec training and development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Walbec Group is seeking an Excavator Operator with pipe laying and sewer/water experience to support pipe layers, operators, and the foreman, coordinating materials and ensuring safety and efficiency on the jobsite.

The role requires operating a loader and backfill excavator, with responsibilities across sanitary, watermain, and storm pipe installations, while adapting to varied hours and weather conditions. Union membership may be required and training is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• A Class A CDL is desired but not required.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years of Sewer and Water experience.
• Must be able to operate loader and backfill excavator.
• Able to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, weekends, as needed.
• Be able to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments.
• Member of a Local Operators Union, or willingness to become a union member are required.
• Successfully pass or has passed the Operators Union aptitude test when required.
• Ability to clean, maintain, and assist in repairing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate materials to install sanitary, water, and storm pipes and manholes.
• Maintain jobsite safety and cleanliness.
• Ensure materials and workflow stay organized and efficient.
• Work between a loader and a backfill excavator as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Sewer & Water

Equipment operation

Punctual & dependable

Weather & safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position:

We are looking for an Excavator Operator with pipe laying and sewer/water experience. This role supports pipe layers, operators, and the foreman by coordinating all materials to install sanitary, watermain, and storm pipes and manholes, maintaining jobsite safety and cleanliness, and ensuring materials and workflow stay organized and efficient. Must be able to go in between a loader and a backfill excavator.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• A Class A CDL is desired but not necessary prior to hire.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years experience in Sewer and Water
• Must be able to operate loader and backfill excavator
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Able to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, weekends, as needed.
• Be able to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments.
• Member of a Local Operators Union, or willingness to become a union member are required. Union membership may not be required prior to employment. Our Human Resources Department is available to assist in that process if needed.
• Successfully pass or has passed the Operators Union aptitude test when required.
• Ability to clean, maintain, and assist in repairing equipment.

The Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program
• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affiantive Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!