What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility- Backfill Excavator Operator position at Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC?
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Description
Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC ("HGC") is actively seeking a Lead Excavator Operator with pipeline experience. This position will be under the direction and supervision of a foreman or superintendent and will work with a team of other construction professionals. The job description noted below is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position.
What You Bring
HGC is an industry-recognized, award-winning provider of construction services driven by our commitment to providing quality turn-key sitework packages for large industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Voted one of the Charlotte Business Journal's Best Places to Work in 2019 and 2021-2024 as well as the Charlotte Observer's Top Workplaces from 2018-2024, we strive to provide a friendly work environment that encourages productivity while promoting teamwork, education, safety and the well-being of our teammates on every level.
HGC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against age, race, religion, color, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran, genetic information, status or any other basis prohibited by law. HGC is a drug-free workplace.
Description
Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC ("HGC") is actively seeking a Lead Excavator Operator with pipeline experience. This position will be under the direction and supervision of a foreman or superintendent and will work with a team of other construction professionals. The job description noted below is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position.
What You Bring
- Utilize HGC's core values in daily duties.
- Communicate professionally with everyone on site, including but not limited to supervisors, teammates, contractors, clients and vendor partners.
- Understand, interpret, and follow goals and directions from a foreman or superintendent.
- Maintain a clean inside of all equipment.
- Maintain attendance at work, including presence at work during regular work hours or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent. Acceptance of overtime assignments also may be required in order to operational needs.
- Attend training at HGC Academy
- Perform other various assignments as assigned, including but not limited to: assisting in other roles on the crew.
- Must have experience operating an excavator for pipeline work, digging inside a trench box and lifting & setting heavy loads, such as precast structures & pipe.
- Must be familiar with OSHA Trenching and Shoring requirements.
- Must be able to read and understand grade stakes.
- Must have two (2) years or more of industry-related experience is required for this position.
- Must be willing to work Monday through Friday 7AM-5:30PM, or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent, as well as Saturdays when needed.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates.
- Must be able to understand site goals and direction.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug and background screening.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Able to stand/sit for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, and crawl as required to perform essential duties.
- Able to climb on and off equipment safely while maintaining three (3) points of contact.
- Able to lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies
- Able to maintain constant alertness and situational awareness while on the job site.
- Able to perform job responsibilities outdoors, in all types of weather conditions.
- Able to communicate audibly and visually while exposed to varying levels of noise, dust and substances commonly found on construction sites.
- Able to use hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting and carrying of construction materials.
- Able to lift 25-60 lbs on an occasional basis.
- Any other physical demand the assigned duties require.
- Competitive Pay (based on experience)
- Medical Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Group Term Life
- Voluntary Dental, Vision & Life Insurances
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement & Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Signature 35-Hour Guarantee
- Profit Sharing Program
- Free Training Programs at the HGC Academy
- CAT Simulators
- Classroom Training
- Professional Development
- Safety Training
- First Aid Training
HGC is an industry-recognized, award-winning provider of construction services driven by our commitment to providing quality turn-key sitework packages for large industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Voted one of the Charlotte Business Journal's Best Places to Work in 2019 and 2021-2024 as well as the Charlotte Observer's Top Workplaces from 2018-2024, we strive to provide a friendly work environment that encourages productivity while promoting teamwork, education, safety and the well-being of our teammates on every level.
HGC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against age, race, religion, color, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran, genetic information, status or any other basis prohibited by law. HGC is a drug-free workplace.