Excavator Operator

Overview Posillico is Building for Generations. Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully. Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions. Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community. Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: The Excavator Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating excavators and related heavy equipment used in site development, roadwork, and utility installation projects. The ideal candidate has experience operating heavy machinery and can perform excavation tasks in a fast-paced outdoor construction environment while maintaining strong safety awareness. Key Responsibilities: Operate heavy equipment, primarily excavators, in support of construction activities May operate additional equipment such as: Loaders Backhoes Dozers Graders Skid steers Rollers Forklifts or other site‑specific machinery Perform excavation‑related tasks, including digging, trenching, grading, lifting, and material handling Excavate for utilities such as water, sewer, and storm systems with precision and care Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety issues promptly Follow site plans, grade stakes, and/or GPS machine control systems Work closely with ground crews, pipelayers, and site supervisors to complete work accurately Maintain constant awareness of surroundings to avoid damage to underground utilities, structures, or personnel Assist with manual labor and general site duties when equipment operation is not required Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, traffic control regulations, and equipment operating standards Clean and maintain tools and equipment at the end of each shift Perform other labor‑related tasks as assigned by supervisors Qualifications Qualifications: Minimum OSHA 10 certification required 2‑5 years of experience operating heavy equipment in civil or road construction, preferred. Valid driver’s license required; CDL and equipment certifications preferred. Ability to read blueprints, grade stakes, and understand site layout. Knowledge of equipment capabilities, limitations, and maintenance. Maintain safe and secure work environment by complying with government standards and legal regulations. Practice good safety habits. Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, and techniques. Follow instructions and meet set standards. Judge distances and slopes accurately. Communicate with supervisors, peers, and/or subordinates. Make decisions based on verifiable standards. High School diploma or equivalent. Working Conditions Physical Demands Position requires physically demanding work in field conditions. Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and crawl for extended periods of time. Possess physical strength to operate heavy and power‑driven equipment. Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, arms, and legs fully. Work easily and skillfully with hands. Vision – ability to see details at close range and details at a distance (either naturally or with correction). Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of machines or vehicle to exact positions. Ability to judge the distance between you and an object, depth perception. Ability to respond to a signal when it appears, reaction time. Environmental Conditions May work outside and exposed to weather. Wear protective or safety equipment, i.e., safety boots/shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats. May be exposed to high levels of noise, grease, dust, and a variety of substances that are typically associated with a construction site. Work in dusty or dirty surroundings. Location Brownsville, TX Equal Employment Opportunity Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment‑related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr