EXCAVATOR OPERATOR - Underground Utilities

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR

Summary:  Operate an Excavator and other heavy equipment utilized in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, highways, parking lots, and other large site jobs.  The ideal candidate will be experienced in digging for deep sewer and around trench boxes, pipes, and workers in the hole.

Essential Functions:

• Operate an excavator and other heavy equipment used in road, site, or highway construction and paving
• Follow daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings, or as instructed by supervisor
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor; clean equipment
• Assist in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/roads/highway/ residential/ commercial construction projects; perform manual work in preparing surfaces for paving
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures
• Ensure that proper incident reporting procedures are followed
• Work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
  
  

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School preferred
• Valid driver’s license and a minimum of three years of driving experience with a clean driving history
• At least five years' experience operating an Excavator for Underground Utilities in Road Construction
• Proficiently operate an Excavator for digging for deep sewer and around trench boxes, pipes, and workers in the hole
• Considerable knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles
• Drive and operate equipment under varying working conditions
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operation, as well as methods, materials, and tools used in street and road construction work
• Perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work from construction specifications or blueprints

Bonness Inc. offers a Full Benefits Package including:

      ·   Competitive compensation, DOE.

      ·   Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

      ·   401K with company match

      ·   Paid Vacation

      ·   Paid Holidays

      ·   Great Company Culture

Join our growing team and apply directly on our website https://bonnessinc.bamboohr.com/careers

All work is local. Our Office is Fragrance-Free.

 

We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience, and a full benefits package. Bonness Inc. is a Drug-Free and Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization participates in E-Verify.

 

Bonness Inc. is a family owned and operated contractor serving our community since 1981. Our mission is to fully serve Southwest Florida’s paving and sitework needs with honesty and integrity by providing a quality product, outstanding customer service, value and initiative.