A growing, privately owned electrical contractor serving residential and commercial builders across the Kansas City metro is hiring a full-time Excavator Operator for underground electrical work. You will run a mini excavator on a two-person trench crew, dig to plan and utility markings, and work alongside a helper to lay and connect conduit before backfill, then haul the machine between jobsites with a company-provided truck and flatbed trailer. This is a strong fit for an experienced operator who takes pride in clean trenches and safe work. You will get steady hours with a company that has more work coming than it can cover.
- Up to $30.00 per hour, based on experience
- Full-time hourly, 7:00 a.m. start; end times vary with the job, and overtime is available when projects require it
- PTO, Holidays
- Does not require CDL, must have clean driving record
Overview:
- Dig and prepare trenches to the approved route, depth, width, and grade, following utility markings and site safety plans.
- Lay, align, and connect PVC conduit, sweeps, and fittings with a helper, and protect the installation until it is approved.
- Backfill, compact, and restore the work area after inspection.
- Stop work and report unmarked utilities, unsafe conditions, damage, and near misses right away.
- Transport the excavator between jobsites with a company truck and flatbed trailer, and secure it properly.
- Inspect, clean, and fuel your equipment daily, and report defects at once.
- Keep daily reports and time records accurate.
- Help with general labor and material handling when the machine is not running, and work in tight spots around houses, vehicles, and utilities without damaging them.
Preferred skills and experience:
- Strongly Preferred - Hands-on mini excavator experience in trenching, underground utility, sitework, or electrical construction (a couple of years)
- Strongly Preferred - Comfortable towing a truck and flatbed trailer with an excavator and strapping the machine down safely
- Working knowledge of trench depth, width, routing, clearances, conduit protection, backfill, and utility-marking procedures
- Basic knowledge of underground electrical conduit, fittings, sweeps, spacers, and warning tape
- Experience with skid steers, trenchers, compactors, or loaders
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Able to lift 50 pounds or more and work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, dust, and mud
- Follows plans, markings, and safety rules, and completes required training or equipment qualifications
- Organized, dependable, and a clear communicator who works well on a small crew
