Job Description

Are you an excavator operator capable of skillfully operating for utility construction? Are you looking for an established company in North Carolina that will keep you from traveling overnight for work? 

Sanford Contractors might be the right place for you! 

We're looking for a skilled heavy equipment operator with the following qualifications:

• Efficient and safe operation of an excavator - Able to operate excavator for utility crews (backfill)

• Willingness to perform physical labor when needed to assist the crew

• Able to perform walk-around inspections of heavy equipment and alert equipment technicians to any issues with equipment

Mission Statement:

To deliver the highest quality project that exceeds the expectations of our partners while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and professional development of our team members. 

Values:

As Sanford Contractors team members we are:

• Guided by the Golden Rule
• Accountable
• Relationship focused
• Prepared
• Driven

Core Competencies:

• Effective communication skills; must be able to understand and speak English
• Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Core Duties:

• Be a mentor to other team members by teaching them proper techniques
• Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind
• Lead by example
• Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present
• Arrive at work prior to designated work start time
• Attend daily safety and project coordination meeting
• Check fluid levels daily before use
• Assist in locating existing utilities to avoid damage
• Restore post construction work to original condition or better
• Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities
• Willingness to work hours as required

Education/Training/Certification:

• Trenching and Excavation Competent Person
• First Aid/CPR

Benefits:

At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Company Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)
• 401(k)
• Annual Safety Bonus
• Years’ of Service Bonus

* Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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