Wet Utilities Lead Excavator Operator (Round Rock, TX)

Dnt Construction, LLC; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off

Selected Paid Holidays

401 (k) Contributions after 1 year

Job summary

DNT Construction in Round Rock, TX is hiring several experienced Lead Backfill Excavator Operators to support our Wet Utilities projects. You will excavate trenches, maintain safety, and work outdoors to meet daily production goals.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of experience with a 300-class excavator, knowledge of soil testing, reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass pre-employment drug screens and background checks.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience operating a 300-class excavator in utilities or heavy civil construction.
• Knowledge of soil testing.
• Reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Excavate mainline trenches accurately to the required grade and alignment.
• Operate equipment safely near crew members and other trades.
• Monitor trench conditions continuously to ensure stability and safety.
• Identify and implement appropriate trench protection methods, including benching and sloping, when needed.
• Safely lower pipe and material into trench using proper rigging techniques.
• Move and position trench boxes safely in coordination with team.
• Set and maintain the pace of excavating to meet daily production goals.
• Read and interpret plans and grade stakes, experience preferred.

Skills

Excavator operation (300-class)

Soil testing knowledge

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Drug screen & background check

Job description

Wet Utilities Lead Excavator Operator (Round Rock, TX)

DNT Construction is now hiring several experienced Lead Backfill Excavator Operators for our Austin Wet Utilities Austin area projects!

The Wet Utilities Department supports the underground utility systems by properly backfilling and compacting trenches after pipe installation.

To be considered for the role, you must:

• Have at least 2 to 3 years of experience operating a 300-class excavator in utilities or heavy civil construction.
• Knowledge in the testing of soils.
• Reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• A valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

A work week averages 40 to 60 hours.

This job is labor-intensive, and you will be working outside!

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision are effective after 91 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off starts accruing on day 1!
• Selected Paid Holidays.
• 401 (k) Contributions after 1 year with employer contributions matching up to 4%.

Responsibilities:

• Excavate mainline trenches accurately to the required grade and alignment.
• Operate equipment safely near crew members and other trades.
• Monitor trench conditions continuously to ensure stability and safety.
• Identify and implement appropriate trench protection methods, including benching and sloping, when needed.
• Safely lower pipe and material into trench using proper rigging techniques.
• Move and position trench boxes safely in coordination with team.
• Set and maintain the pace of excavating to meet daily production goals.
• Read and interpret plans and grade stakes, experience preferred.

DNT Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or staffing vendors. Any third-party submitted resumes will be considered the property of DNT Construction, and DNT Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with hiring said candidates. An exception to this policy is a pre-existing, written agreement with a vendor specifically solicited by our talent acquisition team. No other agreements, verbal or otherwise, will be honored.

Department: Field-Wet
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position