Excavator Operator

Here are the responsibilities of the Excavator Operator position:

* Fasten attachments to the tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.

* Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachments.

* Move levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.

* Move hand and foot levers to control the hydraulic shovel.

* Use the shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.

* Move levers and depress pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.

* Feel lever and listen for stalling action of the engine to estimate depth of cut.

* Drive bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.

* Perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Qualifications for the Excavator Operator position:

* Valid driver's license

* At least two years of experience operating excavators

* Experience in Heavy Civil projects is highly preferred

* Possession of OSHA 10 certificate is preferred, but not required.

We are an equal opportunity employer:
We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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