Excavator Operator (Birmingham, Alabama)

Excavator Operator

National Salvage & Service Corporation is an industry leader and a growing company. We are seeking an experienced Excavator Operator for our Fuel Yard in Birmingham, Alabama.

National assists Class One Railroads in their track renewal and maintenance programs. If you enjoy working outside, this is the career for you. This position entails following a procedure and using an established method to ensure safety and accuracy. Our operators are detail oriented, and safety oriented. At National, we focus on completing each job the right way, the first time. To be considered you MUST have previous experience of operating an excavator. Class A or Class B CDL is preferred.

Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities

• Ability to safely dig with an Excavator
• Ability to operate and control attachments such as shears, blades, buckets and more
• Able to operate other types of heavy equipment such as backhoes, pavers, dozers and graders to perform various takes (excavating, moving, grading dirt, etc...)
• Make judgments regarding the most efficient operation of equipment and attachments
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment
• Aid other crew members on the ground
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes
• Must be reliable and responsible
• Filling out daily paperwork using a smartphone, laptop or computer device

Position-Specific Competencies

• Able to work long hours in all weather conditions.
• Hold valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Completely and accurately fill out daily paperwork.
• Able to use a smartphone.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to make small repairs.
• Follow all Safety Programs, Policies and Procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Class A or B CDL is preferred. MUST be able to drive standard transmission.
• Three to five years' experience preferred.

Benefits of National

• Competitive hourly pay
• Stable work through all seasons, with full time work through the winter
• Full health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more
• 401(K) retirement plan, with company contributions
• Flexible dates for paid time off

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. Duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

This is a non-exempt position.