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Lead Excavator Operator

Lead Excavator Operator

CRHHelena, MT, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Lead Excavator Operator (Utilities)

Helena, MT, US, 59601

Helena Sand and Gravel

Position Overview

If you're a skilled equipment operator looking for the next step in your career, our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role, you'll operate an excavator and various other types of construction equipment (rollers, loaders, back hoes, track hoes, haul trucks, water trucks, etc.) as you work alongside our construction and utility crews. You'll play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

If you're someone that likes to see the visible results of your hard work each day, working outdoors, running equipment and being a part of building something great, this is the career path for you. The ideal candidate will have experience operating an excavator, and a desire to learn and grow. If you've got the drive, we'll help you to reach your goals.

What You Can Do (Minimum Qualifications)

  • You have a background in heavy civil construction, specifically grading, excavation, underground utilities, site work, and / or projects with related scopes. (3-6 years). Extensive experience as a lead excavator operator in utility installation.
  • You're passionate about providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback, as well as promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Ex Authorization to work, or the ability to obtain prior to start without company assistance.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Wage : DOE w / potential for overtime. Work could include Davis Bacon Wages and Non-Davis Bacon Wages

Company Benefits

  • Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Potential for Overtime
  • Opportunities for Internal Mobility
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Training Provided
  • Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
  • Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
  • Opportunities for Community Engagement
  • Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

  • Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters.
  • Operate equipment in confined and high traffic areas.
  • Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
  • Shovel earth / dirt to prepare ground trenches for pipes.
  • Utilize equipment to remove earth and other debris in preparation for various utility projects.
  • May dig up existing ground pipes and other debris with manual tools as needed.
  • Safely attach various material to chains / guide wires.
  • Set up and move laser level / tripod and pipe lasers.
  • Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
  • Perform job site clean-up.
  • Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
  • Keep machines cleaned and maintained.
  • Keep time and material records.
  • Travel to and from various locations.
  • Lead team at job site.
  • Routinely assist other members of the work force in different areas of production.
  • May operate heavy equipment to include front end loader, excavator, backhoe, or other equipment as needed.
  • Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
  • Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
  • Regular and timely attendance.
  • Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.
  • Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

    Minimum Requirements

  • Three to five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, site specifications, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to train others to their own level of proficiency.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Proficient at main line digging with excavator.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment physical fitness and agility test and drug screen.
  • Must have current authorization to work in the United States
  • Ability to travel outside Helena, MT. Travel will be required at times for this job and may require 50% or more during work season
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • CDL a plus but not required.
  • Physical Demands

  • GRIP with at least 90 lbs. of force
  • CLIMBING in, around, and on equipment
  • HEAVY LIFTING of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to75 lbs. from floor to waist
  • AWKWARD POSITIONS getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground
  • FLEXIBILITY awkward reaches
  • BALANCE including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
  • VISION 20 / 40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions
  • HEARING corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers
  • Work Environment

  • Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions.
  • Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
  • What CRH Offers You

  • Highly competitive base pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
  • Group retirement savings program
  • Health and wellness programs
  • An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
  • About CRH

    CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

    If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

    Montana Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

    EOE / Vet / Disability

    CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under

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