Trencher Operator

Barnard Construction; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. seeks Excavator Operators to join our field team in Deming, NM and surrounding locations including El Paso, TX. This full-time role requires safe operation of trenching equipment, a minimum two years of construction experience, and adherence to all safety policies.

Applicants must be able to work 50–70 hours per week and pass a pre-employment drug screen. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years construction experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to work 50–70 hours per week.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate trenching equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow on-site management instructions and guidance.
• Maintain equipment according to monitoring and maintenance requirements.
• Be capable and willing to maintain equipment as needed.

Skills

Operate trenching equipment

Construction experience

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

On-site instruction adherence

Job description

Job Locations: US-NM-Deming | US-NM-Santa Teresa | US-TX-El Paso

Overview

We are seeking Excavator Operators to join our team in Hachita, NM and Columbus, NM.

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation's Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Must possess competence in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe and effective manner:

• Operate trenching equipment safely and efficiently.
• Minimum two years construction experience.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment in an efficient manner and follow instruction of on-site management.
• Follow all equipment monitoring and maintenance requirements.
• Be capable and willing to maintain equipment as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
• Ability to correctly rig and hoist material.
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
• Ability to maintain balance.
• Able to enter the cab of a vehicle or piece of equipment that is 3.5 feet or more off the ground.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, reach for, handle, and manipulate items and to work in extreme weather conditions (cold and wet).
• Able to work long, irregular and varied hours, 50 to 70 hours per week.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal , state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer