Excavator Operator

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Cabot, AR

  • Cabot, AR
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
About Us:The Westlake Group is a fast-growing plumbing company serving Central Arkansas, comprised of Westlake and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality service and innovative, sustainable solutions to plumbing needs. We are expanding our team to include an excavator operator who will play a key role in site the site preparation and installation processes. The excavator operator is responsible for site excavation, trenching, and underground utility work related to plumbing projects. This role ensures crews work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations while coordinating with plumbing, construction, and city officials. If you're a skilled operator who takes pride in craftsmanship and wants to be part of something bigger, we want to hear from you.Key Responsibilities:
  • Safety, collaboration, and flexibility are critical to this position.
  • Lead daily operations on excavation jobsites, including trenching, grading, and site preparation, operation around and near live utilities.
  • Day-to-day operation will require excavation in new construction project within confines of form boards, block foundations, digging on grade, tapping sewer mains and tying into sewer stubs.
  • Excavation of trenches for sewer, water, and gas lines.
  • Coordinate with plumbing, construction, and inspection teams for underground rough-ins
  • Ensure all excavation work meets safety, code, and permitting requirements
  • Perform jobsite walk-throughs to ensure site readiness, markings, and equipment are in place
  • Enforce safety protocols, trench protection standards, and locate verification
  • Maintain communication with project managers, superintendents, and municipal inspectors
  • Track equipment usage, fuel, maintenance, and repair needs
  • Maintain jobsite cleanliness, access, and documentation
  • Assist with job planning, layout, and final as-builts
Skills & Qualifications:
  • 5+ years' experience in excavation or underground utilities, including leadership experience
  • Operator will need to have a clean driving record, operate a 1-ton truck and 25’ trailer with excavator.
  • Knowledge of safe loading and unloading of equipment, as well as ability to secure all equipment and materials safely
  • In-depth knowledge of trench safety, shoring, and OSHA excavation standards
  • Strong understanding of sitework, plumbing underground systems, and construction sequencing
  • Ability to read and interpret civil plans, utility layouts, and jobsite maps
  • Skilled & Proficient in operating or managing operation of heavy machinery Excellent leadership and crew coordination skills
  • Effective communicator with both field crews and office personnel
  • Proven ability to identify risks and proactively resolve site issues
  • Strong knowledge of 811 locating, permitting, and inspection procedures and codes
  • Reliable, organized, and hands-on leadership approach
Build your legacy with Westlake Group.
Apply today and help us create plumbing systems that serve today—and shape the future.
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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Cabot, AR