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Hypower, LLC.

Equipment Operator

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

To be an Equipment Operator , you must be qualified to operate excavators over 50k loaders, skid ... East Coast Chapter, and has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor for the last six years.

PC Construction Company

Pipe Layer

Vergennes, VT

$28 - $32/hr

Responsibilities frequently include aiding in excavating and trenching, hand diggings, spotting ... PC offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and ...

PC Construction Company

Pipe Layer

Vergennes, VT

$28 - $32/hr

Responsibilities frequently include aiding in excavating and trenching, hand diggings, spotting ... PC offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and ...

PC Construction Company

Pipe Layer Helper

Vergennes, VT · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Responsibilities frequently include aiding in excavating and trenching, hand diggings, spotting ... PC offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and ...

PC Construction Company

Pipe Layer

Vergennes, VT · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Responsibilities frequently include aiding in excavating and trenching, hand diggings, spotting ... PC offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and ...

Hypower, LLC.

Equipment Operator

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

To be an Equipment Operator , you must be qualified to operate excavators over 50k loaders, skid ... East Coast Chapter, and has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor for the last six years.

Colas

Equipment Operator

Irwindale, CA

$39.58/hr

We are part of Sully-Miller Companies consisting of Sully-Miller Contracting Co., Blue Diamond ... Our top-rated 300-acre site is located in Irwindale, California, just 25 miles east of Los Angeles.

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Tutorperini

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

New Rochelle, NY · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

... East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street ... Embankments and fills * Excavation support systems * Slope stability * Pavement subgrades

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How much do excavation contractor east jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for excavation contractor east in the United States is $22.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Excavation Contractor East vs Excavation Supervisor?

AspectExcavation Contractor EastExcavation Supervisor
CredentialsLicenses, certifications in excavation and heavy equipmentCertifications in safety and project management
Work EnvironmentOn-site, heavy machinery, construction sitesOn-site supervision, overseeing crews
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction companies, excavation firmsConstruction firms, project sites

While both roles operate in construction environments, Excavation Contractor East manages excavation projects and client relations, whereas Excavation Supervisor oversees daily operations and safety on-site. The contractor handles project planning and execution, while the supervisor ensures work quality and compliance.

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Infographic showing various Excavation Contractor East job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,598 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

Equipment Operator - Medium Duty (#BIC)

Brown Industrial Construction

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Application Instructions
Brown Industrial Construction is a South-East Louisiana-based heavy civil contractor. We are a family-oriented company with strong values and a high-quality culture. Our environment encourages individual growth and innovative thought.
We are seeking Medium Duty (rough grade) Equipment Operators for projects in the Alexandria, LA area.
Please complete the attached application. All applicants are reviewed by a member of the recruitment team, and screenings will be scheduled with potential candidates.
Position Description
Medium Duty Equipment Operators should have a minimum 3 years of experience in bull dozers, excavators, skids steers, front end loaders, & light duty equipment. The Medium Duty Operator will have the ability to rough grade dirt & aggregates. They will have a basic understanding of reading & interpreting drawings. They will have the ability to operate GPS and the capacity to learn how to shoot grade.
Position Requirements
  • Operates Excavators, Dozers, & other Grading Equipment to cut/fill grade as they spread and level dirt and gravel to specifications.
  • Capable of operating GPS/UTS machine control systems in dozers & excavators with supervision.
  • Basic understanding of reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications.
  • Basic understanding of site elevations and the ability to learn how to shoot grade with rotating lasers and site levels.
  • Experience working in Greenfield, Heavy Highway, & Industrial settings Civil Construction projects.
  • Experience in a variety of Civil Site Scopes of Work including mass excavation, mass embankment & grading, rough and fine grading, large diameter pipe installation, subsurface utility probing and installation, dressing back of curb, sloping, establishment of drainage, & stockpiling of materials.
  • Ability to appropriately excavate at borrow and aggregate loading sites, establish & maintain off-road trucking routes to and from loading site, & load various types of dump trucks with borrow & aggregate.
  • Experience working on and performing daily inspections and maintenance on a variety of Excavators, Dozers, Front-End Loaders, Packers, and tools necessary in the assistance of the job.
  • Performs pre and post inspections and performs minor maintenance of the equipment.
  • Performs assignments as directed or as responsibilities necessitate.
  • Be a team player, with a willingness to assist in a variety of roles on the site.
  • Performs general labor duties when necessary, involving strenuous manual labor in heavy construction projects.
  • Maintains a clean job site; picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
  • Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director or HR manager.

Interpersonal Competencies:
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Customer/Client Focus
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Results Driven
  • Stress Management/Composure
  • Teamwork Orientation

Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • Completion of Job Application
  • Medical Clearance
  • Drug Screening
  • Background Checks
  • E-Verify Employment Authorization
  • TWIC required for Industrial client sites

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites including extreme weather conditions that include but are not limited to high heat and humidity, cold, ice, snow, & rain. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee walks and works on unlevel, steep, slippery, wet, muddy, & inconsistent ground. The employee must have excellent stamina.
Benefits Overview:
This position is eligible for overtime. This position is eligible to participate in Brown's medical insurance plans & retirement plan upon eligibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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