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Trainee Mini Excavator Operator Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Sollers Construction LLC.

$62K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Previous experience operating bobcats, mini excavators, dump trucks, pipe layers, Underground ... utility work * Knowledge of flagging procedures for construction sites Salary and Benefits: The ...

Haydon Companies

Operator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

The mobile equipment operator, should be proficient in at least one of the following; loader, compressors, derricks, mini-excavator, skid steer, shovels, water buffalo, forklift, water truck, move ...

ADB

QA/QC Specialist

Phoenix, AZ

$24/hr

Can independently operate one or more types of heavy equipment (directional drill, mini excavator, hydro truck, bucket truck) with limited guidance from an experienced operator * Consistently meets ...

Sorensen Companies (SCI)

Equipment Operator

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience using utility locating equipment and operating asphalt rollers, skid steers, backhoes, mini excavators, vacuum trucks, directional bore machines, or similar construction equipment. Skills ...

Refined Gardens

Landscape Construction Foreman

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operating and maintaining construction equipment (skid steers, mini excavators, etc.) * Tracking job progress and documenting work with our app-based system What We're Looking For * Experience: 2+ ...

Refined Gardens

Landscape Construction Foreman

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operating and maintaining construction equipment (skid steers, mini excavators, etc.) * Tracking job progress and documenting work with our app-based system What We're Looking For * Experience: 2+ ...

Refined Gardens

Landscape Construction Foreman

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operating and maintaining construction equipment (skid steers, mini excavators, etc.) * Tracking job progress and documenting work with our app-based system What We're Looking For * Experience: 2+ ...

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Directional Drill Operator

Tucson, AZ · On-site

The Directional Drill Operator is responsible for directional drill operation, reading prints and ... Familiarity with mini excavator and skid steer is preferred. * Ensure that proper safety and ...

Hylan

Equipment Operator - Southwest Region (Arizona)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$22 - $28.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Equipment Operator within the Construction Department working to accomplish company goals ... saws, mini-excavators, backhoes, bobcat/skid steer, asphalt rollers etc. to include necessary ...

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What is the difference between Trainee Mini Excavator Operator vs Junior Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectTrainee Mini Excavator OperatorJunior Heavy Equipment Operator
CertificationsBasic excavator operation training, safety certificationsSimilar certifications, often with additional equipment-specific licenses
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, small-scale projectsConstruction sites, larger projects, various heavy machinery
Job RoleAssists with excavating, learning machine operationOperates heavy machinery independently, performs more complex tasks

The main difference is that a Trainee Mini Excavator Operator is in training and gaining experience, while a Junior Heavy Equipment Operator has more hands-on experience and can operate multiple types of machinery with less supervision.

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Mini Excavator Operator (Commercial Construction)

Facility Innovations Group

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$22.25 - $29.50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Title

Mini Excavator Operator

Job Description

We are hiring an experienced Mini Excavator Operator to perform excavation work on commercial construction projects, including convenience stores, fuel stations, retail centers, and parking lots. The ideal candidate has experience working in active commercial environments where precision, safety, and production are critical. This position requires operating around existing utilities, maintaining clean excavations, and working closely with field crews to keep projects on schedule. Responsibilities include safely operating mini excavators on commercial construction projects, excavating trenches for electrical, plumbing, drainage, and utility installations, performing precision excavation around existing underground utilities and structures, excavating, backfilling, and rough grading for concrete, asphalt, and site improvements, loading trucks and moving materials efficiently while minimizing disruption to active businesses, working closely with foremen and crews to complete daily production goals, reading and following site plans, layout markings, and utility locate information, performing daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance, maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the project, following all OSHA safety requirements and company safety procedures, assisting with general labor duties when equipment is not in operation, completing daily equipment inspections and production documentation as required.

Requirements include 3+ years of experience operating mini excavators on commercial construction projects, experience working around underground utilities and utility locates, ability to perform precise excavation in confined or high-traffic areas, knowledge of trenching, grading, back-filling, and compaction practices, experience coordinating with concrete, paving, and other trade crews to keep commercial sites on schedule, strong understanding of job site safety and hazard awareness, ability to read construction plans and follow field layout, reliable transportation and valid driver's license, ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical work in outdoor conditions (heat, cold, dust, and noise), strong communication skills with crews, foremen, and general contractors, dependable, self-motivated, and able to work as part of a team.

Nice to have includes OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification, First Aid / CPR Certification, Trench Safety / Competent Person Training, Silica Awareness training, experience operating skid steers, compact track loaders, and other compact equipment, experience working around active traffic and occupied commercial properties.

Schedule includes day shift (typical), some early starts, occasional overtime as project schedules require.

Benefits include compensation commensurate with experience, group health, dental, opportunities for advancement in a rapidly expanding solar division.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

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