Location: | Mayer, Arizona |
Pay Range: | $22.00 - $30.00 per hour, DOE |
Employment Type: | Full-Time |
Schedule: | Monday - Friday, overtime as needed |
Reports To: | Foreman / Superintendent |
Position Summary
OM Construction is looking for a skilled Excavator Operator to join our crew in Mayer, AZ. This is a hands-on field role responsible for operating excavation equipment safely and efficiently on active construction sites. The right person is reliable, experienced behind the controls, and knows how to work alongside a crew to keep the job moving.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Operation
• Operate track and wheeled excavators to dig, trench, grade, and backfill per project specifications
• Perform equipment inspections before and after each shift and report any mechanical issues
• Safely maneuver equipment in tight work zones and around underground utilities
• Adjust dig depth and grade using onboard controls and hand signals from ground crew
Site Work
• Execute excavation tasks including trenching for utilities, footings, and drainage
• Assist with grading and rough shaping of sites as directed by the foreman
• Load trucks and move material around the job site as needed
• Coordinate with laborers, operators, and supervisors to maintain workflow and site safety
Safety
• Follow all site safety procedures, company policies, and OSHA regulations at all times
• Complete daily pre-operation inspection checklist and log any deficiencies
• Call out or dig carefully around marked utility lines and maintain required clearances
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, or incidents to the foreman immediately
Qualifications
Required
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on excavator operation experience in a construction environment
• HDPE Experience working with HDPE in underground utilities, including irrigation systems and pipe installation
• Ability to read and interpret grade stakes, blueprints, and site plans
• Comfortable working in varying weather conditions and on rough terrain
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Valid driver's license
Preferred
• Experience with utility trenching, site grading, or land development projects
• OSHA 10 certification
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Compensation & Benefits
• Pay rate $22.00 - $30.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match through Slavic
• Paid time off