Utility Pipe Excavator Operator

Allan Myers; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental insurance

Vacation

Paid holidays

Annual performance bonus

401k

Job summary

Allan Myers is looking for a highly skilled Excavator Operator to join our Mainline Pipe Crew in Largo, Maryland. The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of experience operating excavators for various heavy civil construction projects.

This role is vital for ensuring safe and efficient operations on job sites, performing tasks like precise digging, trenching, and grading. Benefits include competitive medical, vision, and dental plans, as well as vacation and an annual performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating excavators in heavy civil construction.
• Experience in mainline pipe installation or mass excavation preferred.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic excavators to perform precise digging, trenching, and grading.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment, following safety standards.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance.

Skills

Excavation techniques

Trenching safety

GPS machine control systems

Heavy civil construction

Tools

Excavator

Job description

Responsibilities

Allan Myers is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Excavator Operator to join our Mainline Pipe Crew on heavy civil construction projects. The ideal candidate has at least three 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.

• 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 – $35.00, based on experience.

Benefits

• We offer competitive industry‑leading benefits (including Medical, Vision and Dental), vacation, paid holidays, an annual performance bonus program and 401k.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating excavators in heavy civil construction (water mains, storm, or sanitation sewers).
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.