Job Information
Helena Sand & Gravel, Inc. Lead Excavator Operator (Utilities) - He in Helena, Montana
Job ID: 498319
Helena Sand & Gravel, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.
Position Overview
If you're a skilled equipment operator looking for the next step in your career, our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role, you'll operate an excavator and various other types of construction equipment (rollers, loaders, back hoes, track hoes, haul trucks, water trucks, etc.) as you work alongside our construction and utility crews. You'll play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.
If you're someone that likes to see the visible results of your hard work each day, working outdoors, running equipment and being a part of building something great, this is the career path for you. The ideal candidate will have experience operating an excavator, and a desire to learn and grow. If you've got the drive, we'll help you to reach your goals.
What You Can Do (Minimum Qualifications)
You have a background in heavy civil construction, specifically grading, excavation, underground utilities, site work, and/or projects with related scopes. (3-6 years). Extensive experience as a lead excavator operator in utility installation.
You're passionate about providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback, as well as promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
Ex Authorization to work, or the ability to obtain prior to start without company assistance.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Wage: DOE w/ potential for overtime. Work could include Davis Bacon Wages and Non-Davis Bacon Wages
Company Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
Generous Paid Time Off
401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
Profit Sharing
9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Potential for Overtime
Opportunities for Internal Mobility
Professional Development Opportunities
Training Provided
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Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
Opportunities for Community Engagement
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters.
Operate equipment in confined and high traffic areas.
Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
Shovel earth/dirt to prepare ground trenches for pipes.
Utilize equipment to remove earth and other debris in preparation for various utility projects.
May dig up existing ground pipes and other debris with manual tools as needed.
Safely attach various material to chains/guide wires.
Set up and move laser level/tripod and pipe lasers.
Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
Perform job site clean-up.
Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
Keep machines cleaned and maintained.
Keep time and material records.
Travel to and from various locations.
Lead team at job site.
Routinely assist other members of the work force in different areas of production.
May operate heavy equipment to include front end loader, excavator,...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity