Excavator Operator

We are seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to work on our construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently to ensure that work is completed on schedule and within budget. As a key member of our team, the Excavator Operator will work closely with other crew members and subcontractors to ensure that projects are completed to the highest level of quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including excavators, and loaders, to move materials, earth, and other heavy objects
• Ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest level of quality
• Create level surfaces, dig on slopes to specifications, remove material and thoroughly fill voids using plans and/or a surveyor as guidance. Dig on grades.
• Attends training and safety meetings.
• Maintains equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventive maintenance tasks.
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in proper operating condition.
• Cleans equipment using appropriate materials, shovels, hoses etc. and stores machinery at its designated location and note any deficiencies
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Mentor and teach colleagues with less experience
• Observe construction sites for obstacles that may compromise job safety and/or production
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules
• Understand utility marking and know how to dig around them, along with operating equipment in close quarters of people, underground utility electric lines
• Communicate regularly with other crew members and subcontractors to ensure that work is completed on schedule and within budget
• Develop and maintain relationships with crew members and subcontractors to ensure that they are aware of project schedules and deadlines
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during construction projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment operation preferred
• At least 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment, with experience in a construction setting preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze project data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• May include some weekend and evening work, depending on project
• Working outdoors in AZ climate

We offer an excellent work environment including competitive wages, subsidized health insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, 401k plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and voluntary dental and supplemental benefits. Achen-Gardner Construction LLC is 100% employe-owned.

Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran and/or individual with a disability to any position for which the applicant is qualified. This position is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)