Excavator Operator

We are currently seeking an experienced Excavator Operator. We service all types of facilities including: concrete plants, warehouses, port facilities, treatment plants, hospitals, and industrial manufacturing facilities.

Applicants must possess the following traits/capabilities:

• 4+ years of experience
• Be able to safely and efficiently operate excavators from mini to standard (0-44 tons).
• Understand and be able to perform the required daily maintenance on tracked equipment and excavators.
• Preform pre-shift safety inspection on the equipment and accessories
• Ability to dig up to ~15' deep pits and trenches for electrical ductbanks, manholes, pullboxes, bore pits, etc.
• Be able to excavate and backfill to original condition.
• Experienced with working around and closely to other utility lines
• Have good understanding of soil types, trenching and shoring requirements.
• Work from drawings, schematics, blueprints, job layouts and/or verbal instructions
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Be able to operate other equipment as necessary (i.e. front end loaders, compactors, forklift, telehandler, etc.).
• Manage 1-3 laborers as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls.
• Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distances up to 150 feet.
• Must be able to climb on and off equipment to operate and service.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel in limited space in cab of vehicle.
• Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Must work outside in all weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions.
• Must be able to work at various heights.

Benefits

Pfeiffer & Son, Ltd. offers competitive wages relative to experience, technical expertise, demonstrated performance and interpersonal skills, among other factors. On occasions where our employees work out of town, we offer per diem reimbursements.

Our benefit package includes:

• Wages of $24-28 per hour based on skills and experience. Employees are paid weekly.
• Retirement package that is based on company profitability and is extremely generous with a track record of contributing an amount equal to 15% of eligible employees' wages to individual employee owned and managed profit sharing retirement accounts for almost 50 years. Employee contributions are not required, but are encouraged.
• Medical insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• Paid Holiday, vacation, and PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Potential for bonus pay based on employee performance

Requirements

• Must possess valid Texas state journeyman’s license.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English (Spanish speaking abilities a definite plus).
• Must be self-disciplined, trustworthy, and able to work productively with minimal supervision.
• Must have a good driving record with minimal infractions.
• Must have a background suitable for working in schools, hospitals, and other government facilities.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug tests. If you use, please do not apply.

To apply, please submit your resume through Indeed, or send it via e-mail to hr@pfeifferandson.com. Pfeiffer & Son, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• What types of excavators do you have experience operating (manufacturer and size)?

Experience:

• Excavator Operating: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TWIC Card (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• La Porte, TX 77571 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• La Porte, TX 77571: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person