Qualifications
- ⦁ Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- ⦁ Required Work Experience: Minimum 2 years experience
- ⦁ Proven experience operating excavators and other heavy equipment on construction or excavation sites
- ⦁ Strong understanding of excavation safety procedures and OSHA compliance standards
- ⦁ Basic mechanical knowledge for performing routine equipment inspections and minor repairs
- ⦁ Physical stamina and strength to work in demanding outdoor environments and varying weather conditions
- ⦁ Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness for precise equipment operation
- ⦁ Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators
- Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests
Benefits
- At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part
Responsibilities
- This position will be responsible for operating and configuring multiple equipment
- Also ensure that the machine works at its full capacity, oversee its maintenance, and perform timely quality checks
- ⦁ Operate excavators to dig trenches, foundations, and other large-scale earthmoving tasks safely and efficiently
- ⦁ Load and unload materials such as soil, rocks, and debris using the excavator bucket
- ⦁ Perform routine inspections and maintenance checks on the excavator to ensure optimal functioning
- ⦁ Collaborate with site supervisors and other crew members to coordinate excavation activities
- ⦁ Follow site plans, blueprints, and safety guidelines to complete excavation work according to project specifications
- ⦁ Monitor excavation sites for hazards and report any safety concerns or equipment malfunctions immediately
- ⦁ Assist in backfilling and grading areas after excavation to prepare for construction or landscaping
- ⦁ Keep accurate logs of work performed, including hours operated and maintenance activities
- ⦁ Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas
- Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors
- ⦁ Adhere to workplace safety guidelines, wear required PPE, and report hazards or incidents promptly
- ⦁ Safely maneuver around underground utilities and structures to avoid damage during digging operations
- ⦁ Use specialized excavator attachments (e.g., hydraulic breakers, thumbs, or augers) for diverse site needs
- ⦁ Assist with trench shoring and proper slope cutting to maintain safe excavation conditions
- ⦁ Communicate with spotters and ground crews using hand signals or radios to coordinate movement
- ⦁ Support site cleanup by loading materials into dump trucks and removing excess debris post-excavation
- ⦁ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans, and grade stakes
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