Excavator Operator

Overview:

Operates a crawler or rubber-tired machine mounted with an excavator bucket. Used for excavating ditches, structures, and mass excavations, laying pipe and precast concrete structures, loading trucks.

Who We Are:

Cash Construction, a division of MasTec, was founded on a commitment to excellence; excellence in how we treat our clients and our employees. Incorporated in Texas, Cash Construction continues to be a leader in the construction service industry, completing projects involving water and wastewater utilities, drainage improvements, lift stations, pump stations, dry utilities and roadwork. Our client base includes a vast array of local municipalities, counties, the Texas Department of Transportation, private developers, and various other entities.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts safety and maintenance checks on assigned equipment and machinery.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate loading and unloading of dirt, rocks, and other materials.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, and falling objects.
• Report maintenance work to equipment including oiling, greasing, and making necessary adjustments.
• Knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company’s safety manual.

Qualifications:

• 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions; rain, snow, heat etc.