Excavator Operator Job at Midlands Contracting, Kearney, NE

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  • Midlands Contracting
  • Kearney, NE

Job Description

We are currently seeking a skilled Excavator Operator to join our growing construction company. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are a must.

Job Details

  • $27 per hour and up depending on experience

  • 50 or more hours per week (no weekend work)

  • Some projects require being out of town Monday-Friday (home on weekends)

  • Transportation provided from Kearney, NE when working out of town

  • Paid travel time

  • Hotel paid by company

  • Nightly per diem for meals when working out of town

  • Year-round employment (no winter layoffs)

Requirements

  • 5+ years previous experience as an Excavator Operator performing the tasks listed below.

  • Previous experience and the ability to run an excavator in a safe and efficient manner is required.

  • Experience running excavators in pipe laying operations is required.

  • Ability to run backfill excavator and/or lead excavator in pipeline operations.

  • Operation of backfill excavator normally involves use of sheepsfoot compaction wheel. Must be able to achieve specified compaction moisture and density requirements.

  • Operation of lead excavator will require use of trench boxes, shoring, sloping, benching, etc.

  • Responsible for maintenance and basic repairs of excavator.

  • Ability to calculate slopes and grades, perform surveying, use pipe laser, etc. for pipe laying.

  • Some manual labor is required each day.

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually or as a team when carrying loads heavier than 50 pounds.

  • Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.

  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl throughout each day.

  • Operate other heavy equipment consistent with skill level and training.

  • Willingness to abide by all safety rules. Safety training will be provided on the job and via formal training.

  • Valid driver’s license preferred but not required.

  • Ability to pass a pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen.

  • Must be authorized to work in the US.

Benefits

  • Paid vacations, PTO, and holidays.
  • Health Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members
  • Life Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members
  • 401k plan including company match (immediate vesting of company match)
  • Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan
  • Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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