• Excavator Operator

    Midlands Contracting (Kearney, NE)


    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