Residential Operator - DeCook Excavating

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 30-38

DeCook Excavating is looking to add an experienced operator to our residential crew!

We focus on residential excavating for new and existing homes. You will typically work in crews of 2-4 people and will cover the SE area of Minnesota but you'll be home each night. Our shop is located in Byron, MN.

Typical hours for this position are 7am-5pm and will continue to work throughout the winter as weather allows.

Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment such as an excavator, dozer, skid loader on residential work sites
• Perform basement digs, backfills, dig plumbing trenches, septic drain fields, sewer and water
• Prepare work site for driveways/parking lots, complete rough and final grades
• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures, reporting incidents immediately, and identifying & eliminating hazards as much as possible
• Perform routine inspection on equipment at the beginning of each use
• Keep job sites tidy and clean
• Follow orders from Foreman and Project Managers

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Prior experience digging basements a plus
• Must have valid Class A CDL to haul equipment to the jobsite
• Reliable individual who reports to work on time and ready to work each day
• Good customer service
• Works and communicates well with others and demonstrates positive leadership
• Must be 18 years of age

Physical Demands:

• Climbing in/out of equipment
• Loading equipment on/off trailers
• Lift/Carry/Push/Pull (80 100 lbs)
• Working in all weather conditions

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• PTO / Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
  
• Home every night