JOB SUMMARY

The Excavation Operator is responsible for operating an excavator equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates the excavator and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.


• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment


• Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes


• Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures


• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications


• Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete


• Ensure complianc...