Excavator Operator

Excavator Operator

Pay: $35-$42/hr based on experience

Shift: Days - Monday-Friday; Weekend work as the job site requires

Travel: Extensive travel on a project by project basis. Can be a week up to four weeks at a time.

Summary: 

• An established underground construction contractor is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to support utility installation and trenchless operations across regional projects.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of excavator or heavy equipment operating experience
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Ability to perform excavation, material handling, loading/unloading, and rigging. Execute deep excavations using trench boxes, shoring systems, and sheeting
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting to 50 lbs.
• Experience in trenchless construction methods
• Welding ability: must be able to pass a weld test if required
• CDL (preferred, not required)

Travel Requirements

• Travel to project sites required, including overnight stays
• Work primarily throughout Maryland and surrounding areas

Benefits available the 1st of the month after 90-days:

• Paid Time Off
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Eligible for 401k after 1st Year (with company match up to 2%)
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance 35k **(Additional Voluntary Life Insurance available)**
• Employer Paid Dental with Optional Buy Up Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Insurance - Standard deductible responsibility: Single 1k / Family 2k
• FSA-Flexible Savings Account
• AFLAC – various plans/coverages available
• TELADOC – U.S. board-certified doctors are available 24/7/365 to resolve many of your medical issues through phone or video consults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and a valid driver's license.