# Excavator Operator

**Company:** [Midlands Contracting](null/companies/ofq7gm8s7X5p3E7WLwGg32.md)
**Location:** Kearney, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Midlands Contracting, Inc

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## Description

We are currently seeking a skilled Excavator Operator to join our growing construction company. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are a must.

**Job Details**

-   $27 per hour and up depending on experience
-   50 or more hours per week (no weekend work)
-   Some projects require being out of town Monday-Friday (home on weekends)
-   Transportation provided from Kearney, NE when working out of town
-   Paid travel time
-   Hotel paid by company
-   Nightly per diem for meals when working out of town
-   Year-round employment (no winter layoffs)

## Requirements

-   5+ years previous experience as an Excavator Operator performing the tasks listed below.
-   Previous experience and the ability to run an excavator in a safe and efficient manner is required.
-   Experience running excavators in pipe laying operations is required.
-   Ability to run backfill excavator and/or lead excavator in pipeline operations.
-   Operation of backfill excavator normally involves use of sheepsfoot compaction wheel. Must be able to achieve specified compaction moisture and density requirements.
-   Operation of lead excavator will require use of trench boxes, shoring, sloping, benching, etc.
-   Responsible for maintenance and basic repairs of excavator.
-   Ability to calculate slopes and grades, perform surveying, use pipe laser, etc. for pipe laying.
-   Some manual labor is required each day.
-   Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually or as a team when carrying loads heavier than 50 pounds.
-   Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
-   Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl throughout each day.
-   Operate other heavy equipment consistent with skill level and training.
-   Willingness to abide by all safety rules. Safety training will be provided on the job and via formal training.
-   Valid driver’s license preferred but not required.
-   Ability to pass a pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen.
-   Must be authorized to work in the US.

## Benefits

-   Paid vacations, PTO, and holidays.
-   Health Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members
-   Life Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members
-   401k plan including company match (immediate vesting of company match)
-   Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan
-   Aflac Supplemental Insurance