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Excavator Operator in El Paso, Texas at Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.
El Paso, Texas, 79924, United States
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Job Description

Here are the responsibilities of the Excavator Operator position:

  • Fasten attachments to the tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
  • Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachments.
  • Move levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
  • Move hand and foot levers to control the hydraulic shovel.
  • Use the shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
  • Move levers and depress pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
  • Feel lever and listen for stalling action of the engine to estimate depth of cut.
  • Drive bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

    • Qualifications for the Excavator Operator position:

    • Valid driver's license
    • At least two years of experience operating excavators
    • Experience in Heavy Civil projects is highly preferred
    • Possession of OSHA 10 certificate is preferred, but not required.

    Job Location

    El Paso, Texas, 79924, United States

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