Excavation Operator
Core
Operate and maintain heavy, motorized earth-moving equipment (dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, compactors) to excavate, grade, and compact land surfaces.
Role type
Heavy equipment operator
Builds
Earthworks and site preparation for civil, geotechnical, and environmental projects
Domain
Civil construction / Geotechnical
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Heavy equipment operation, equipment maintenance, safety protocol adherence, radio communication, independent work, physical labor
Preferred skills
HAZWOPER training, Supervisory training, OSHA Construction Safety Training, First Aid/CPR
Technologies
Mobile radio units, heavy construction machinery
Responsibilities
Operate dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, and compactors; Excavate soil and material into trucks; Grade and compact land surfaces; Coordinate tasks via radio; Comply with safety plans and manuals; Work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior (2+ to 10+ years experience required depending on operator level)