Excavator Operator
Core
Operating heavy excavators (1.5T to 20T) for new excavations, exposing existing services, and driving Class 2 trucks in civil construction projects.
Role type
Heavy equipment operator (excavator)
Builds
Civil infrastructure and earthworks
Domain
Construction / Civil Engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Excavator operation (1.5T–20T), Class 2 truck driving, manual labor, plate compaction, service exposure, start checks and reporting
Preferred skills
Civils experience, physical fitness for heavy lifting
Technologies
Excavators, Class 2 trucks, Plate compactors
Responsibilities
Operating excavators for new excavations and exposing existing services, driving Class 2 trucks, performing manual labor and reinstatement work, conducting start checks and reporting
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
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