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General Excavating

Heavy Equipment Operator: Excavator / Backhoe Operator Job at General Excavating

General Excavating, Lincoln, NE, United States, 68588


Build your career at General Excavating as part of a team that works on unique and important civil construction projects. At General Excavating, our company is made up of individuals just like you! Our employees, the backbone of all we do, are committed to making General Excavating one of the leading underground utility companies in Nebraska. We are now hiring talented professionals to fill challenging but rewarding positions that lead to well-compensated careers in the construction industry.

Best part? We DIG our employees! From our insurance plans to our company perks, we make sure we take care of our team because we know our team takes care of our customers! Our five-generation workforce holds over 700 years of knowledge and experience. For 30+ years we have had a history of outstanding workmanship as well as an award winning safety record.

We are now hiring workers who will specialize in underground site utility construction including installation of water, storm, sanitary and associated work. Our teams place pipe in and out of ditches-positioning, joining, aligning and sealing pipe.

AS A HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / GENERAL LABORER, you will:
Operate loaders, dozers, excavators, water-vacs, skid steers, backhoes, bore machines, etc.
Perform physical labor, including (but not limited to) placing pipe in and out of ditches
Position, join, align and seal pipe for water, sanitary sewer, storm drains, etc.
Mix, smooth and finish concrete on occasion
Work with compounds and spray materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, etc.
Work year-round, 40-60 hours/week during peak season
Work outdoors in an uncontrolled climate in all types of weather
Measure distances, level earth to fine grade specifications
Generally work Monday - Friday, weekends only when necessary
Seasonal snow removal
Receive on-the-job training
Need to travel on occasion
•Class A CDL preferred (but not required for most positions). Good driving record a must.

The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification/division. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform additional job tasks as needed.

NOW HIRING QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO WILL:
Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
Meet our qualifications of a motor vehicle record review

WE OFFER A COMPLETE BENEFIT PACKAGE!
Competitive Pay
Vacation Time / PTO / Paid Holidays
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Section 125 Plan / HSA
401(k) Plan, Profit Sharing
Employee Assistance Programs
Service Awards

Drug Free Workplace •Equal Opportunity Employer •E-verify Employer