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Erpelding Excavating is looking for experienced equipment operators:
*Full time position. Hours will vary based upon the weather & workload, but a typical day will start at 7am & end around 6pm. Duties include but are not limited to 1) operating excavators, dozers, skid loaders & other heavy equipment as needed, 2) equipment mobilization, 3) machine inspections & general equipment maintenance, 4) conducting safety inspections & paperwork, 5) communicating with other crew members, subcontractors &/or project managers, 6) general laborer tasks as needed, etc. Operators will complete construction tasks such as installing tile mains for farm drainage, digging basements, installing or repairing storm sewers & water services, installing or repairing sewer pipe & septic systems, land clearing & grubbing, grading building pads & much more.
Candidates must 1) be dependable & willing to report to work on time, 2) have the ability to work extended hours during construction season & odd days/times for things like extinguishing fires, moving snow & fixing emergency water leaks, 3) be safety minded, 4) be a team player & willing to jump out of your machine to help with other tasks when necessary, 5) communicate effectively with others, 6) be open to learning company specific skills, 7) be physically capable of mounting, dismounting & cleaning your machine(s), 8) be able to operate using cat controls, & 9) have at least 1 year of experience operating. No specific education is required. Knowledge of GPS, a Class A CDL & the ability to read & understand construction plans are not required but are a big plus.
*Full time position. Hours will vary based upon the weather & workload, but a typical day will start at 7am & end around 6pm. Duties include but are not limited to 1) operating excavators, dozers, skid loaders & other heavy equipment as needed, 2) equipment mobilization, 3) machine inspections & general equipment maintenance, 4) conducting safety inspections & paperwork, 5) communicating with other crew members, subcontractors &/or project managers, 6) general laborer tasks as needed, etc. Operators will complete construction tasks such as installing tile mains for farm drainage, digging basements, installing or repairing storm sewers & water services, installing or repairing sewer pipe & septic systems, land clearing & grubbing, grading building pads & much more.
Candidates must 1) be dependable & willing to report to work on time, 2) have the ability to work extended hours during construction season & odd days/times for things like extinguishing fires, moving snow & fixing emergency water leaks, 3) be safety minded, 4) be a team player & willing to jump out of your machine to help with other tasks when necessary, 5) communicate effectively with others, 6) be open to learning company specific skills, 7) be physically capable of mounting, dismounting & cleaning your machine(s), 8) be able to operate using cat controls, & 9) have at least 1 year of experience operating. No specific education is required. Knowledge of GPS, a Class A CDL & the ability to read & understand construction plans are not required but are a big plus.
