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Excavator Operator
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Operates hydraulic excavators for digging, trenching, grading and utility pipe installation on heavy civil construction projects, following safety standards and maintaining equipment.
About this role
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 of 5 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
Our Company Does Work That Matters
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.
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