Excavation Operator

Job Summary:

The Excavation Operator is responsible for operating an excavator equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials

Essential Functions:

• Operates the excavator and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment
• Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes
• Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications
• Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 3 years’ experience operating excavator and heavy equipment

Skills/Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of highways, roads, sewers, and bridges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
• Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary
• Ability and willingness to travel as required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Ability to operate job related tools
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer