Excavator Operator

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Instill Safety as a top priority.

• Aware of work area; trucks and ground personnel

• Understand production loading - 350-400cy/hr

• Able to cut benches for the next pass

• Full buckets; 10+2 operating positions 6-8' cuts

• Never load towards the cabs

• Ability to keep level cuts and positive drainage

• Understanding grade stakes

• Understand soils and the changing of soils

• Always sets cut level

• Obey all utility locates NEVER ASSUME

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in OSHA standards for excavations.

• Understand slopes, cuts, and different soil types.

• Experience using chop saws and other misc. tools.

• Communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize.

• Time Management and organizational skills.

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Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.