Job Description
We’re hiring a skilled Excavator Operator to join our water/sewer utility crew digging mainlines or doing backfilling. If you know your way around a jobsite and take pride in precision digging and trench safety, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
Operate excavators to safely and accurately dig and backfill trenches for water and sewer pipe installation
Work closely with pipe layers, laborers, and foremen to keep jobs moving efficiently
Load, backfill, and compact soil to proper specifications
Inspect and maintain equipment for daily use
Follow safety protocols and site plans with attention to grade, slope, and utility conflicts
What You Bring:
2+ years operating excavators in utility or heavy civil construction
Experience digging around live utilities, manholes, and tight spaces
Ability to read plans, shoot grade, and follow line/grade markings
Knowledge of OSHA trench safety and confined space best practices
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Requirements:
Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus)
Reliable transportation to job sites
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and lift up to 50 lbs