Mainline Excavator Operator

Job Description

About Sunset Valley Construction

We are an excavation contractor that lays the groundwork to develop and maintain the societal infrastructure that helps sustain everyday life as we know it.

How you’ll get to help us do that

Lead the excavation, grading, moving, and shaping of earth for heavy civil, sitework, highway, and utility jobs. Prepare land for essential infrastructure, enabling transportation, and providing access to vital services.

What you’ll get to do

Leverage your equipment operation skills and knowledge of heavy civil excavation to plan the sequence and flow of sitework for new schools, apartment buildings, roads, subdivisions, infrastructure rebuilds, and warehouses up to 50K sq ft

Optimize productivity and revenue through proactive planning using your in-depth knowledge of materials and costs, grades, elevations, compaction, safety, shoring, pile placement, trench box handling, and digging for/around utilities

Guide and support the ground crew, helping them master best practices and create a positive, encouraging atmosphere that enhances morale and fosters individual development.

Use the latest GPS technology

Work on projects ranging from $110K - $4M

Remain local, working in the greater Hartford area (within 1 hour of Ellington)

Work alongside a highly-skilled team committed to keeping you safe and helping you succeed and grow

What you bring to the role

You have 5+ years of excavator operating experience specifically for heavy civil earthwork, highway, and underground utilities

You've got an incredible knack for excavating—like, you just know exactly what needs to be done, how, and in what order to get the job done fast, right, and smooth. It's no surprise that projects with you on the team end up being more productive and even more profitable.

You’ve got this natural leadership vibe that everyone gravitates toward. It's not just that you know how to get things done—it's the way you bring people together, mentoring in a way that makes everyone feel supported and part of something bigger.

You're confident, but humble enough to know that there is always room to grow and are not afraid to admit your mistakes (they happen!)

You value the importance of keeping a cool head when things get tough

Even better (but not required) if you

Have experience using Topcon GPS

What’s in it for you

2 pre-paid Southwest plane tickets anywhere in the USA once a year

Mentorship and unlimited training (hands-on and digital) including free CDL classes

Personal use of SVC equipment at any time (as long as it doesn’t interfere with work schedules)

A family-first company with generous discretionary PTO

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after 3 months. 75% paid for all employees and immediate family

401K plan with a 3% company match after 3 months

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action and ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job-related qualifications and merit.

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