What are the responsibilities and job description for the Excavator Operator position at Oftedal Construction, Inc.?
WY Preference Act Notification
**This job being posted in accordance with Wyoming State Statute 16-6-203, Article 2 - Preference for Wyoming State Laborers. Preference will be given to Wyoming residents (90 days previous residency) who meet the skill requirements. **
**Project: WYDOT Popular Street (CY Ave- W Collins Drive) STP-N212124**
**Casper, WY 82604**
**Estimated Start Time: 05/01/2026**
**Estimated End Time: 09/30/2028**
**Excavator Operator -- 2 Positions**
Operate hand controls on various Cat, John Deere or Hitachi excavators to excavate trenches, dig holes and load various size trucks on highway and similar moving construction projects. Experience installing and repairing sewer and water lines, trenching and excavating around underground utilities such as gas, power, water, sewer and fiber optic lines. Experienced with pulling trench boxes. Must be able to climb up and down stairs to enter and exit machines. Must be proficient operating machines in variety of terrain can maintain consistent grade while digging. Will perform pre-trip inspections and communicate with supervision and co- workers**.**
**Must have documentation for completing I-9 form for employer.**
**Must have resided in the state of Wyoming for at least 90 days.**
**("Resident" includes any person who is a citizen of the United States, or a person who is authorized to work in the United States by an agency of the federal government, and has resided in the state of Wyoming for at least 90 days immediately preceding his/her application for employment)**
**This job being posted in accordance with Wyoming State Statute 16-6-203, Article 2 - Preference for Wyoming State Laborers. Preference will be given to Wyoming residents (90 days previous residency) who meet the skill requirements. **
**Project: WYDOT Popular Street (CY Ave- W Collins Drive) STP-N212124**
**Casper, WY 82604**
**Estimated Start Time: 05/01/2026**
**Estimated End Time: 09/30/2028**
**Excavator Operator -- 2 Positions**
Operate hand controls on various Cat, John Deere or Hitachi excavators to excavate trenches, dig holes and load various size trucks on highway and similar moving construction projects. Experience installing and repairing sewer and water lines, trenching and excavating around underground utilities such as gas, power, water, sewer and fiber optic lines. Experienced with pulling trench boxes. Must be able to climb up and down stairs to enter and exit machines. Must be proficient operating machines in variety of terrain can maintain consistent grade while digging. Will perform pre-trip inspections and communicate with supervision and co- workers**.**
**Must have documentation for completing I-9 form for employer.**
**Must have resided in the state of Wyoming for at least 90 days.**
**("Resident" includes any person who is a citizen of the United States, or a person who is authorized to work in the United States by an agency of the federal government, and has resided in the state of Wyoming for at least 90 days immediately preceding his/her application for employment)**