TriCounty Materials and Services was developed in 2005 to serve the construction industry in the DFW metroplex. At TriCounty Materials, we provide dependable aggregate and earth-building materials. With locations in Sanger and Gainesville, Texas, we're committed to producing quality products. We are currently searching for an Experienced Excavator Operator—with a minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on excavator experience—to add to our Bearhead Quarry Team in Gainesville, TX. Excavator operators are to maintain and operate a large excavator safely and sufficiently and maintain a safe work area. Candidate must be observant and able to receive and follow instruction from supervisors well.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Efficient operation of large scale Excavator.
• Excavate and move material as instructed.
• Carry a grade.
• Load haul trucks.
• Maintain safe working conditions for all present in immediate area.
• Perform and document daily inspections of assigned equipment.
• Keep assigned equipment clean and orderly.

Skills and Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience operating a large excavator (required).
• Able to read equipment operating manual.
• Able to complete pre and post shift inspection report.
• Able to communicate in English on radio or CB.
• Possess basic mathematical aptitude to complete daily reports.
• Able to wear all required safety equipment.
• Able to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Able to read and interpret gauges.

Physical Requirements:

• Have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls.
• Have good vision to perceive depth at close range and distances up to 150 feet.
• Able to climb on and off of equipment to operate and service.
• Able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around mobile equipment.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Able to sit and operate equipment for long periods, up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust and noisy conditions.
• Able to work at various heights.

Working Conditions:

• Larger equipment is typically air conditioned.
• There will be times when outside assignments may require periods of work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet or dry.
• May have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel exhaust, etc. Other Details
• $55,000-$80,000 annually, based on experience.
• Full-time position; typical schedule is Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays as needed.
• Based at our Bearhead Quarry location in Gainesville, TX—no overnight travel required.
• Benefits offered after 60 days of employment.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience working under MSHA? If yes, how many years? How many years of experience do you have operating large scale excavators? (Example CAT 336, 340 or 349)

Language:

English (Required) Spanish (Preferred)

Location:

Gainesville, TX 76240 (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Gainesville, TX 76240 (Required)

Work Location:

In person