Utilities - Excavator Operator

Fred Smith; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking construction company that values its employees and offers a robust benefits package. As an Excavator/Heavy Equipment Operator, you will play a crucial role in moving mass excavation and digging trenches in an off-road environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, safety orientation, and the ability to follow instructions. This role not only offers a chance to work with a dedicated team but also provides opportunities for career advancement. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a dynamic environment, this position is for you!

Benefits

Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance

Health Reimbursement Account

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience preferred in operating heavy equipment.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of equipment for safety.
• Operate heavy equipment to excavate and grade surfaces.
• Perform minor repairs and general labor as needed.

Skills

Safety Orientation

Communication Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Strong Work Ethic

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Excavator

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Want to be part of a company who gives back to their employees? You've stopped at the right ad! We expect a lot from our employees, but we also give a lot in return.

We care about our employees by providing an exceptional benefits package. We also work to further our employees’ careers by doing our best to promote within the company. If you care about job performance, work well with others, can be accountable, have a positive attitude, can follow company/safety guidelines, are dependable, punctual, and respond positively to supervision, you will be a great fit for our company!

Operating since 1983, the Smith-Rowe Team has grown and developed into a formidable construction company. Our organization employs teams with capabilities in structures, grading, utilities, storm drain, retaining walls, sound walls, signage, demolition, crushing, logging, clearing and grubbing, and marine construction.

Benefits:

• Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Position Overview: This position requires relocation or a local candidate. The company does not offer relocation benefits. The position of an Excavator/Heavy Equipment Operator in the Utilities Department moves mass excavation and digs trenches in an off-road environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift daily inspections of equipment for safety and mechanical defects.
• Operate/drive construction type equipment to excavate, move, and grade earth, concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface pavement on road beds and dirt/earth surfaces in a safe manner.
• May perform minor repairs and maintain equipment as needed.
• General labor as needed.

Education and/or Experience:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience preferred.
• High school diploma/GED, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Must be safety oriented.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions, communicate tactfully and effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Able to learn and comply with all safety policies and procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Able to learn and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel and to work overtime when required.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Physical Demands:

• Able to push and pull with hands, arms, and feet repetitively.
• Must have good visual and auditory physical capabilities in order to manage sights and sounds in a hazardous construction environment.
• Able to be alert and cognitive of multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including awareness of other employees, subcontractors, machinery, equipment, and moving traffic when applicable.
• Coordination between hand, eyes, feet to guide equipment and objects is required.
• Must be able to mount and dismount off of vehicles and equipment.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds.

Environmental Working Conditions:

• All work is performed outside in heat, cold, and inclement weather.
• Exposure to all elements of nature.
• Exposure to all types of terrain.

NOTE: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

About the company:

We’ve been providing heavy highway, sitework, and asphalt work in the Raleigh/Durham area for 20+ years and welcome partnerships with other contractors.