Excavation Operator

Job Description

Description:

Do you have 5 years or more of operating experience? Learn about our generous $5,000 sign-on bonus!

The Waterworks is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Excavation Operator to join our Commercial Division in the installation and repair of sewer, water, and storm lines. This is a year-round role requiring expertise in operating heavy equipment and managing site utility installations.

What you’ll do:

Operate company provided backhoes, track hoes, skid loaders, and dump trucks with an emphasis placed in site safety, personal safety, and equipment maintenance.

Install and assist in the installation of water lines, gas lines, and sewer lines as per city/state specifications.

Benefits you’ll enjoy:

The Waterworks believes quality companies are based on quality people and we spare no expense on providing our employees the best benefits! Our exceptional employee benefit offering includes:

Major Medical, and the company pays 100% of your premiums!

Dental and Vision

Paid time off that starts accruing on your first day of employment!

Company provided short-term and long-term disability

Company provided Life and AD & D insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

An annual $250 wellness reimbursement program

Paid Holidays

Did we mention we offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus if you have 5 years of more of operating experience?

EOE/AAP/M/F/V/D/SO Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have:

Possession of a Class A commercial driver’s license with endorsements for tanker and air brakes.

The ability to pass random drug and alcohol tests required for CDL drivers per DOT standards.

Thorough knowledge of all phases of job safety relative to excavation and equipment used in excavation applications:

Safe driving techniques

Safe traffic control in work areas

Confined space entry procedures

Trench Safety

Safe excavation includes digging around utilities. Safe use of water hoses under pressure

Safe use of vacuum hoses and tubing under vacuum

Employees must be able to pass pre-employment screening including a criminal background check, motor vehicle check and drug screening. Maintaining eligibility to operate company vehicles is a fundamental job requirement. All employees that operate company vehicles must maintain their driving record as insurable under the company's vehicle insurance provider.

Full-time