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The Middlesex Corporation

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Excavator Operator

Excavator Operator

The Middlesex Corporation

Andover, MA • On-site

$22.75 - $30/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

The Middlesex Corporation rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America's infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.
Position Summary:
An Excavator Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery to perform tasks such as digging, grading, trenching, and moving earth or materials on construction sites.
Responsibilities:
  • Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures, including reporting all accidents, incidents, and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value - Safety, first in everything we do.
  • Responsible for safe and technically proficient operation of equipment assigned.
  • Complete equipment condition reports and daily checklists of tasks through the Middlesex Application.
  • Clean the machines daily, including sweeping cabs, removing trash, and lubricating doors and windows bi-weekly.
  • Understand and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures. Be aware of utility locations within the work zone.
  • Be responsible for your own safety and those working nearby.
  • Inform your Superintendent or Foreman daily about equipment fuel status to ensure proper scheduling for refueling.
  • Communicate equipment supply needs, such as grease, oil, rags, cleaning supplies, or the necessity for steam cleaning.
  • Perform beginning and end-of-shift equipment inspections.
  • Demonstrate proper techniques for grade pulling, trench excavation, and loading/unloading excavators from transport trucks.
  • Utilize lifting devices, such as cables, chains, straps, and demonstrate the ability to lift and set various pipes, headwalls, and structures.

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma/GED Certificate.
  • 3-5 years of operator experience in heavy/civil construction.
  • OSHA 10 Certified.
  • Valid Driver License.

Necessary Attributes:
  • Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and integrity-oriented with strong professional work ethics.
  • Capability to identify and discuss all safety interlocks, alarms, and shutdowns on machinery.
  • Proficiency in excavating to grade using both GPS and grade stakes.
  • Ability to control, position, and load trucks efficiently.
  • Demonstrate lifting, setting, and securing procedures for various materials and structures, including pipes (DIP, C-900, RCP, ERCP, CMP, SDR, ADS), headwalls, and structural components.
  • Strong focus on quality and attention to detail while maintaining professionalism.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.
Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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