Construction Underground Wet Utilities Excavator Operator

SSP Industries in Killeen Tx is looking for the following underground wet utility field positions:

Excavator operator

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Operates excavating equipment and heavy machinery including 315/210/320 excavators, backhoes (second compactor), wheeled loader and other heavy equipment.

· Effectively completes excavation and related tasks such as backfilling excavations and breaking concrete or rock using appropriate equipment.

· Conducts routine inspections before operating equipment to identify needed maintenance or repairs.

· Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.

· Coordinates with superintendent and other team members.

· Consults digging plans, machine specifications, and safety procedures for specific tasks.

· Ensures work is completed to specification by observing grade stakes, material levels, hand signals, and other markers.

· Transports materials around job sites.

· Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to operate heavy construction machinery.

· Ability to work well as part of a team and have good decision-making skills.

· Ability to have good time management to complete projects in an efficient manner.

· Knowledge of excavation, compaction, loading and unloading procedures and techniques.

· Ability to follow instructions and read excavation plans.

· Excellent mechanical and problem-solving skills.

· Knowledge of traffic regulations and laws pertaining to large vehicles.

· Valid Driver’s License

· Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Physical Requirements:

· Able to complete physically demanding work.

· Able to lift and carry heavy objects.

· Good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance.

· Able to kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward spaces to repair equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Excavator: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Killeen, TX 76549 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31