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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