Excavator Operator

Description

Are you ready to work for a winning team in Colorado Springs? We have a reorganized management team dedicated to serving those who commit to exceeding our residential and commercial customer’s expectations. We focus on ethical business by giving our customers all possible options in meeting their wants and needs at a competitive price. We only hire those who can commit to this.

We are currently hiring an Excavator Operator to join our team. We would love to schedule an initial phone interview with you. If there is mutual interest, we will bring you in to meet our management team and have an in-person interview. We only consider candidates believed to be team players who will help us fulfill our mission of exceeding our customer’s expectations. Our full-time employees have exceptional benefits in addition to competitive pay. Those we make an offer to receive that offer contingent on a background check, drug screen and provide us with an MVR.

Having served this community for over 40 years, Affordable Plumbing, Heat & Electrical looks forward to an opportunity to consider you for our energetic and positive team!

As an Excavator Operator, you will be responsible for safely operating excavating machinery to dig, move, and grade earth materials at construction, mining, or infrastructure project sites. The role involves preparing sites, loading and unloading materials, coordinating with other crew members, and performing routine maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Operation of a variety of heavy excavation equipment including backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, & other machines as needed
• Perform digging, trenching, and grading tasks in preparation for construction and site development
• Ensure precise and accurate excavation according to project plans and specifications
• Conduct daily pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure it is functioning properly
• Maintain high standard of safety by following safety procedures and wearing PPE
• Effectively communicate with crew members on site to coordinate work & ensure smooth operations
• Identify and avoid hazards (utilities, unstable ground, other equipment, workers)
• Read and interpret blueprints, site plans, or instructions to ensure excavations are made to specification
• Maintain accurate records of job activity (e.g., hours, materials moved, inspections)
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and company policies
• Regularly maintain and service vehicles and equipment
• Consistently meet or exceed assigned daily, weekly, or monthly performance goals
• Fulfill on-call duties according to the department schedule
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines at all times
• Safely operate and maintain assigned company vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in excavation or heavy equipment operations
• Valid operator's license for equipment (e.g., Excavator, Backhoe), CDL preferred
• Strong knowledge of excavation techniques, equipment capabilities, and safety regulations
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and site plans
• OSHA 10/30 certification preferred
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instruction
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Neat, clean and organized
• Great work ethic