Excavator Operator Equipment Operator - $28-$32 - Direct-Hire - Xemplar Tradesmen Recruiting

Currently seeking an experienced Excavator Operator Equipment Operator to help with the installation of residential sewer laterals and water lines for a well established Salt Lake based Plumbing, Electrical, & HVAC company.

This is a great “direct-hire” opportunity for any experienced excavator equipment operator interested in a long-term career position with a reputable company.

Benefits for the Excavator Operator / Equipment Operator position includes:

• Starting Wage: $28.00 - $32.00 an hour DOE

• Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm

• Full Benefits offered that include health, dental, & vision Insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off.

• This is a “direct-hire” opportunity and not a “temp” or “contract” position.

Primary Responsibilities of the Excavator Operator / Equipment Operator include:

• Digging trenches & backfilling for residential sewer laterals and water lines.
  

• Shoveling, sweeping, & general site clean up

• Install and/or remove residential sewer and water lines

• Knowledge of installation of water/sewer laterals

• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures.

• Complete assigned tasks within the allotted time

• Report equipment defects as needed

• Proficient in operating a track hoe of many sizes, and small tools

• Able to maintain all types of equipment

Qualifications for the Excavator Operator / Equipment Operator include:

• Previous excavator, mini excavator, and skid steer experience is required. Previous dump truck experience is a plus.

• Must be able to read plans, set & shoot grades, and align pipe runs.
  

• Previous construction experience, residential and/or commercial is a must.

• Trenchless water, sewer & gas experience is a plus.

• Proficient loading, unloading, and securing equipment on transport trailers is required.

• Must maintain a valid Utah drivers license with a good driving record. No CDL required.