Excavator Operator

Overview

Operate excavators and related heavy equipment for earth moving, grading, and finishing tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• backfill
• laser setup
• safety standards
• grade control
• equipment planning
• spoil management

Tasks

-Exercises the proper methods of backfilling in lifts (for example keep lifts level and consistent for proper compaction) -Sets-up and uses a rotating laser to ensure a level grade -Maintains OSHA standards with benching and slopes during and after operation -Maintains production with fine grade operation such as placement of rock trucks -Sets-up and uses a Slope laser to ensure a sloping grade -Determines what type of lay-back or bench is needed for safe working conditions by type of soils -Controls and maintains lay-out lines during excavation -Determines equipment needed as well as rate of delivery for rock. -Determines a percentage of spoils to remain for backfill if using on-site materials and places in a manner that is free from wet conditions -Ensures proper grade is obtained -Determines how many spoil trucks will be needed for a continuous flow without trucks stacking up or equipment sitting idle -Determines what type of equipment is needed to produce the required compaction -Determines what type of equipment is needed

Requirements

• heavy lifting
• us citizen
• balance
• height tolerance
• high school
• 3 years

What You Bring

-Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds -Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident -Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl -Ability to maintain balance -Ability to tolerate heights without fear -High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of three years of related experience and/or training

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About Baker Construction

-From a family cement-finishing trade to a national concrete powerhouse, the company's growth story is rooted in its regional beginnings. -Now part of a larger enterprise, it has expanded its U.S. footprint to become a leading commercial concrete contractor. -Operated by Dan Baker for decades, the company's financial strength enables it to handle large-scale and complex construction projects. -The company specializes in industrial, distribution, structural, and restoration works, applying deep expertise in concrete infrastructure. -Since February 2023, the company has unified its teams under a single brand, consolidating concrete, civil, foundations, and restoration services. -Their story is one of grit and integrity, transforming from a regional concrete crew to a national leader in specialty construction.

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