Excavator Operator

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Sterling Construction Company, Inc. \ \ \ Location: Boise, ID\ \ Pay Range: $24.00 - $35.00\ \ Salary Interval: Hourly\ \ Application Instructions: Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people? Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and growth. Benefits include: 1. Competitive Pay 2. Paid Time Off (PTO) 3. Holiday Pay 4. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 5. Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5***%*** 6. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 7. Tuition Reimbursement 8. Employee Development (Growth and Career Advancement Opportunity) \ \ Position_Description : Operate CAT 395 excavators (or equivalent large production excavators) to perform mass excavation, rock excavation, truck loading, and large-scale earthmoving activities in support of heavy civil construction projects. \ Key Highlights: Operate large production excavators to efficiently load haul trucks and maintain project production goals Perform mass excavation and rock excavation in heavy civil, mining, quarry, roadway, data center, and large earthwork environments Work safely and efficiently around haul trucks, dozers, loaders, and other heavy equipment Maintain proper loading techniques, material control, and truck cycle efficiency Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections and assist with routine equipment maintenance Read and understand site plans, excavation limits, grade stakes, and project requirements Work in fast-paced, high-production environments with minimal supervision Follow all company safety policies, equipment operating procedures, and project safety requirements Assist with general labor duties as needed to support project operations \ \ Position Requirements : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. \ Required Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience operating large production excavators, including CAT 395, CAT 390, CAT 374, or equivalent equipment in heavy civil, mining, quarry, mass excavation, or large earthwork environments Proven experience loading haul trucks and maintaining production goals in high-volume excavation operations Experience performing mass excavation, rock excavation, and large-scale earthmoving activities Willingness to perform laborer duties when equipment operation is not required\ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \ PI287461333