Production Excavator Operator

Phillips & Jordan, Inc. (P&J), a Phillips Infrastructure Holdings, Inc. company, is a certified woman-owned, heavy civil and power infrastructure contractor established in 1952. We build, maintain, and modernize resilient critical infrastructure, applying our decades of industry experience to today's construction challenges. This work spans three primary markets, Heavy Civil Construction (Power Generation, Water Resources, Mining, and Industrial & Commercial), Power (ROW Services, Foundations, Vegetation Management, and Pipeline Services), and Disaster Response, and our Core Values and Priorities--Integrity, Safety, Quality, and Production--guide our daily business practices. P&J is a People First company, and we hold safety above all other initiatives. We believe in a holistic approach to protecting our team, the environment, and communities. We carry this commitment with us as we strive to employ the best team members and lead infrastructure development through innovation and flawless execution.

As one of ENR’s top 400 contractors, P&J has regional offices strategically located across the country, and we have two full-service equipment shops to maintain our fleet of 750 heavy and specialized pieces of equipment. Working for P&J means benefitting from experienced personnel to guide your professional development journey, innovative approaches and technology to a family-oriented company that doesn’t just take care of you but your family as well. We have built a reputation for taking on some of the most challenging and complex projects and successfully completing them on, or even ahead of, schedule.

At P&J, we believe that it’s more than a job; it’s a way of life.

Join the P&J team today and become a valued member of our company.

Wages

$25 - $35 per Hour

$250 Daily / $1,500 Weekly Per Diem

Shift and Schedule

6-Day Work Week (Dayshift)

12 Hour Shifts

Summary:

Phillips & Jordan is seeking experienced Production Excavator Operators to support our mining team on our project site near Denver, Colorado. This position requires efficient excavator work in all types of soils and conditions, performing pre and post inspections, and completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently.

This is a safety sensitive position that is responsible for operating heavy construction equipment with knowledge of hazards and safety precautions and awareness of cut/fill operations. Performance of routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervision is required daily.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator performs earthmoving and support duties in a production environment
• Experience in earthmoving and heavy construction with knowledge of cut/fill operations from a variety of projects
• Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing PPE
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results within a team environment with minimal supervision at times
• Good oral and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills
• Experience in earthmoving and heavy construction with knowledge of cut/fill operations from a variety of projects
• Get off and on equipment using 3 points of contact
• Work safely on slopes throughout the jobsite
• Work safely in all weather conditions
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Judge distances and slopes accurately
• Work with other project employees to meet the project's safety, environment, and production targets

EDUCATION and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience in the construction industry operating 349-sized, or larger, excavators
• Experience with Trimble GPS
• Ability to read and understand stake grades and plans
• Ability to effectively communicate to ground personnel and supervision
• MSHA Part 48 training preferred