Pipe Excavator Operator

Allan Myers Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Myers Inc. is seeking a skilled Excavator Operator to support our Mainline Pipe Crew or Mass Excavation Crew on heavy civil projects. The ideal candidate has at least three years of excavator experience on site development or large-scale excavation, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will operate hydraulic excavators, perform earthmoving and trenching, read plans, and collaborate with crew leaders. A valid driver’s license is required; CDL is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating excavators on site development or large excavation projects.
• Experience with mainline pipe installation or mass excavation preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic excavators (Cat models) to dig, trench, and grade with precision.
• Excavate for utility installation (water, sewer, storm) and large-scale projects.
• Perform bulk earthmoving, slope work, and grading per plans.
• Read and interpret plans, stakes, and laser levels; ensure safety compliance.
• Conduct daily inspections and report mechanical issues; collaborate with crew.

Skills

Excavator operation

GPS machine control

Reading plans

Physical stamina

On-site safety

Job description

Responsibilities

Allan Myers is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Excavator Operator to join our Mainline Pipe Crew or Mass Excavation Crew on heavy civil construction projects. The ideal candidate has at least three (3) years of experience operating excavators in site development, utility installation, or large-scale excavation projects. This role is essential to ensuring safe and efficient operations on our job sites.

Allan Myers is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Excavator Operator to join our Mainline Pipe Crew or Mass Excavation Crew on heavy civil construction projects. The ideal candidate has at least three (3) years of experience operating excavators in site development, utility installation, or large-scale excavation projects. This role is essential to ensuring safe and efficient operations on our job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging, trenching, and grading.
• Excavate for utility installation, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems (Mainline Pipe Crew).
• Perform bulk earthmoving, slope work, and grading in large-scale excavation projects (Mass Excavation Crew).
• Read and interpret construction plans, grade stakes, and laser levels.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment, following company and OSHA safety standards.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and report mechanical issues.
• Work collaboratively with crew members, site supervisors, and project managers.

Hourly Range: $28.00 - $30.00, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating excavators in heavy civil construction.
• Experience in mainline pipe installation or mass excavation preferred.
• Ability to work with GPS machine control systems is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of excavation techniques, trenching safety, and soil conditions.
• Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment and in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL is a plus.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Overview

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice To External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms

Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.