We are currently seeking a skilled Excavator Operator to join our growing construction company. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are a must.
Job Details
- $27 per hour and up depending on experience
- 50 or more hours per week (no weekend work)
- Some projects require being out of town Monday-Friday (home on weekends)
- Transportation provided from Kearney, NE when working out of town
- Paid travel time
- Hotel paid by company
- Nightly per diem for meals when working out of town
- Year-round employment (no winter layoffs)
Requirements
- 5+ years previous experience as an Excavator Operator performing the tasks listed below.
- Previous experience and the ability to run an excavator in a safe and efficient manner is required.
- Experience running excavators in pipe laying operations is required.
- Ability to run backfill excavator and/or lead excavator in pipeline operations.
- Operation of backfill excavator normally involves use of sheepsfoot compaction wheel. Must be able to achieve specified compaction moisture and density requirements.
- Operation of lead excavator will require use of trench boxes, shoring, sloping, benching, etc.
- Responsible for maintenance and basic repairs of excavator.
- Ability to calculate slopes and grades, perform surveying, use pipe laser, etc. for pipe laying.
- Some manual labor is required each day.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually or as a team when carrying loads heavier than 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl throughout each day.
- Operate other heavy equipment consistent with skill level and training.
- Willingness to abide by all safety rules. Safety training will be provided on the job and via formal training.
- Valid driver’s license preferred but not required.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
Benefits
- Paid vacations, PTO, and holidays.
- Health Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members
- Life Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members
- 401k plan including company match (immediate vesting of company match)
- Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever completed an application for employment with this company?
- This is an in-person interview in Kearney, NE.
- We DO NOT offer relocation packages.
We DO NOT pay for you to come to Nebraska to interview.
We ONLY work Monday-Friday.
We ONLY pay lodging and per diem when working GREATER than an HOUR OUTSIDE of KEARNEY, NEBRASKA.
Have you read and understand the above statements?
Experience:
- Excavator Operator: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person