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Garney Construction

Lead Excavator Operator – Pipe

Garney Construction

. Operate an excavator safely as part of a crew .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRayville • Louisiana • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating excavators and performing maintenance, with a strong understanding of safe working practices and equipment operations. Capable of executing various construction tasks including excavating, backfilling, and grading while adhering to safety and operational standards.

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Excavator OperationConstruction ExperienceEquipment MaintenanceSafe Working PracticesLaborer Functions

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Hard Skills
ExcavatingBackfillingTrenchingDitchingClearingLoomingFine GradingFinal Clean-UpOperator-Level MaintenanceUnderstanding Safe Working Loads
Tools & Technologies
Trench Boxes
Industry Keywords
ConstructionBackground ScreeningDrug-Free WorkplacePost-Offer PhysicalSite-Specific Background Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Operate an excavator safely as part of a crew
  • Perform operator-level maintenance on the machine
  • Understand safe working loads and signals
  • Handle trench boxes of all sizes and shapes
  • Perform excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final clean-up
  • Perform laborer functions as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Previous construction experience
  • Five years of construction experience
  • Firm knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance
  • Must be able to work overtime
  • Must be willing to travel
  • Background screening and drug-free workplace requirements
  • May be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
  • Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
  • Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
  • 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
  • Student loan resources
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Paid time off
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
  • Free life insurance and disability policy
  • Free access to healthcare coordinators
  • Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
  • Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
  • Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
  • 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store