Wet Utilities Excavator / Operator Global Contractors, LLC San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time From $40 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Construction material handling Site preparation excavation Unloading Adhering to traffic regulations Driver's License Construction utility work Mechanical excavators Construction material transportation Vehicle codes Loader operation Construction experience Traffic laws Material handling equipment operation Mechanical troubleshooting Construction hauling Time management Underground utility excavation Full Job Description Overview Global Contractors, LLC in San Antonio TX is looking for the following underground wet utility field positions: Experienced Excavator operator - 5 years of experience required

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates excavating equipment and heavy machinery including 308-345 excavators, backhoes (second compactor), wheeled loader and other heavy equipment.
• Effectively completes excavation and related tasks such as backfilling excavations and breaking concrete or rock using appropriate equipment.
• Conducts routine inspections before operating equipment to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
• Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Coordinates with superintendent and other team members.
• Consults digging plans, machine specifications, and safety procedures for specific tasks.
• Ensures work is completed to specification by observing grade stakes, material levels, hand signals, and other markers.
• Transports materials around job sites.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to operate heavy construction machinery.
• Worked in underground utilities
• 5 years of experience in digging around utilities is a must
• Ability to work well as part of a team and have good decision-making skills.
• Ability to have good time management to complete projects in an efficient manner.
• Knowledge of excavation, compaction, loading and unloading procedures and techniques.
• Ability to follow instructions and read excavation plans.
• Excellent mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations and laws pertaining to large vehicles.
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to complete physically demanding work.
• Able to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance.
• Able to kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward spaces to repair equipment.

Pay:

From $40.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person