Excavator Operator

• Collaborate with ground crew: Work closely with ground personnel to coordinate excavation activities, follow their directions regarding craning, gravel placement, and grading.
• Operate equipment to specifications: Follow hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings to ensure the work is performed according to specifications and meet quality standards.
• Excavate trenches to proper depth/grade: Utilize your skills to excavate trenches accurately, ensuring they meet the required depth and grade specifications.
• Maintain production schedule: Ability to cut grade efficiently, minimizing time spent on excavating while ensuring production stays on schedule.
• Monitor soil conditions: Stay alert and be aware of changes in soil conditions and materials that may impact operations and make necessary adjustments accordingly.
• Comply with safety regulations: Conduct trench work in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Traffic control: Effectively flag traffic to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment on the job site.
• Stake maintenance: Check and maintain grade stakes accurately to ensure precise measurements and grading.
• Equipment setup and maintenance: Set up and maintain traffic control aids, erosion control measures, and ensure proper functioning of equipment throughout the shift.
• Material handling: Safely load and unload materials using the excavator as required.
• Site cleanup: Contribute to the general cleanup of the job site, ensuring a clean and organized work environment.
• Equipment monitoring and maintenance: Regularly monitor gauges, dials, and indicators to ensure the excavator is working properly. Perform daily maintenance checks and report any potential safety or equipment issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Process adherence: Follow all processes and procedures correctly, maintaining compliance with company standards.
• Safety gear and attire: Wear appropriate clothing, shoes, and personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for the job.

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum six months to one year of experience operating an excavator.
• Ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information quickly.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Problem-solving skills to detect and address issues, errors, and non-compliance.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and time management abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure without compromising performance or team dynamics.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Active listening skills to comprehend directives, inquiries, and comments accurately.
• Positive attitude and a can-do approach to work.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable work ethic.

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 50 lbs approximately 50% of the time.
• Standing, walking, and climbing approximately 50% of the time.
• Occasional sitting in a normal position for an extended time approximately 50% of the time.
• Frequent reaching, handling, and feeling approximately 70% of the time.
• Frequent use of finger dexterity approximately 70% of the time.

• Moderate to high noise level.
• Non-environmentally controlled work environment, exposed to extreme heat and cold.

• Depth perception: The ability to judge the relative distances between objects accurately.
• Visual acuity: The ability to see.

Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc.