Excavator Operator

Job Identification:7542
Job Category: Operator
Posting Date:02/17/2025, 09:19 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Locations: Irving, TX, United States

Job Summary

Safely operates a variety of heavy equipment, not limited to; backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, and water trucks.  Will be responsible for preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk around of the assigned equipment to ensure safe operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.
• Produce high-quality work, safely and productively at all times.
• Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment, and information are available for the work.
• Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means, and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.
• Continually seek opportunities to share knowledge and teach others.
• High proficiency in all related equipment preventative maintenance.
• Inspect subordinate's work, ensure accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies, and take any necessary corrective action.
• Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage, and time.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must have a minimum of three years (level I), four years (level II), five years (level III), and six plus years of experience in the industrial/commercial construction industry and have an in-depth understanding of the operation of various types of heavy construction equipment.
• Must be able to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety, and quality standards and effectively utilize all trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Will lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects frequently.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats,  vest, etc.)
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.