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Ark Contracting Service

Excavator Operator

Kennedale, TX · On-site

$20.25 - $26.75/hr

Excavator Operator Ark Contracting Services LLC headquartered in Kennedale, Texas was established ... local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Roto-Rooter

Excavation Manager

Fishers, IN · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor ... May be required to hold a plumbing license, depending on local requirements. Benefits At Roto ...

CWR Contracting, Inc.

Excavator Operator

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

Roberts Contracting, Inc. (CWR) is a growing road construction company. We are seeking to fill an Excavator Operator position for our local operations. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Shirley Contracting Company

Excavator Operator

Hampton, VA · On-site

$22 - $35/hr

Excavator Operator Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is looking for Excavator Operators to join our ... or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants have rights under ...

RIPA & Associates

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Excavator Operator

Tampa, FL · On-site

$20 - $27/hr

At RIPA, our continued success as a site contractor is attributed to our highly experienced and ... Prepare sites for excavation, including the removal of existing structures, vegetation, and debris.

Rapido Talent

Excavator Operator

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

Not every contractor invests in its people. Not every crew works together. And not every company ... Local commercial projects throughout Southeast Wisconsin Hiring Requirements * Valid CDL * Criminal ...

Rapido Talent

Excavator Operator

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Not every contractor invests in its people. Not every crew works together. And not every company ... excavation, and site development projects throughout Southeast Wisconsin. From site prep and ...

Rapido Talent

Excavator Operator

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

Not every contractor invests in its people. Not every crew works together. And not every company ... excavation, and site development projects throughout Southeast Wisconsin. From site prep and ...

CWR Contracting, Inc.

Excavator Operator

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

Roberts Contracting, Inc. (CWR) is a growing road construction company. We are seeking to fill an Excavator Operator position for our local operations. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

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Excavator Operator

Kennedale, TX • On-site

Ark Contracting Service
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$20.25 - $26.75/hr

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Job description

Excavator Operator

Ark Contracting Services LLC headquartered in Kennedale, Texas was established in 2004 and is a specialty construction contractor focused in heavy civil wet ground and infrastructure projects with the North Texas area. The current scope of practice includes but is not limited to gabion structures, concrete structures, shoring systems, earth retention structures, pipelines, earth anchors systems, erosion protection, and dredging disciplines. With a clear focus on quality, safety, and integrity, Ark Contracting Services is committed to empowering our valued employees with the appropriate tools and resources supporting professional growth.

We are looking for an eager, self-starter with great attention-to-detail, committed to quality and integrity ready to continue his/her career within heavy civil wet ground and infrastructure construction. The ideal candidate would have the ability to leverage his/her professional experience, education, strong interpersonal skills to be an effective team player.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with field and office personnel
  • Must be committed to contributing to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others
  • Unload and carry materials at construction sites
  • Follow directions from Foremen, Superintendents
  • Safely operates Excavator and performs mechanic and general labor duties
  • Additional duties may be assigned as necessary
  • Efficient operation of Excavator.
  • Excavate and move materials as instructed by supervisors.
  • Maintain safe working conditions for all present in the immediate area.
  • Perform and document daily inspections of assigned equipment.
  • Keep assigned equipment clean and orderly.
  • Understand safe working loads and signals

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not mandatory
  • Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal
  • Ability to use software base management systems to login in time and attendance as well as pertinent information regarding tools and job site equipment
  • Committed to safety and attends regular on the job training with Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, and Safety Officer
  • Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with field and office personnel
  • Must be committed to contributing to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others
  • 1-2 years' experience operating excavator preferred

Physical Requirements:

  • Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
  • Work long shifts
  • Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
  • Must have good hand-eye coordination, quick reaction times.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
  • Able to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots.
  • Able to walk moderate distances to reach work area up to 1/2 mile
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Able to pass a pre-employment background check to work on government project.

Ark Contracting Services provides a competitive benefits package including next month health and welfare benefits, 401K savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%, and PTO accrual.

Ark Contracting Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-VERIFY and Drug-Free Work Place.

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