JOB DETAILS
Excavator Operator
CompanyFlatiron Construction Corp
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 21, 2026
About The Company
What is Flatiron?
We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities.
We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. Flatiron builds highways and bridges; aviation, rail and transit; dams and water treatment facilities; and underground projects that fuel local economies, improve safety and enhance efficiency.
Flatiron engineers harness the art and science of structural design to create solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. Our craft employees and on-site leaders bring vital experience to each project to turn vision into reality. And our project leaders collaborate with project owners to deliver solutions that meet challenging criteria—safely—while at the same time mitigating risk for all those involved.
Beyond safely delivering outstanding projects, Flatiron people demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning, sustainability, our clients and partners, and the communities where we live and work.
We build careers. We hire and advance the best engineers, craft workers and other professionals in our industry.
We transform infrastructure.
About the Role
Overview
Thank you for your interest in FlatironDragados! Please make sure you visit our New 540 Office.
Employment applications will be available at the front and a drop box will be available in the lobby for you to submit your application. Our office is located at 2832 Auburn Knightdale Road, Raleigh NC, 27610. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Click here to find out how Tim grew from an Equipment Operator into a Grade Foreman.
What you will be doing
Drive, maneuver, or control the heavy machinery used to construct roads and other structures
- Cleans and maintains equipment, making basic repairs as necessary.
- Moves levers, pushes pedals, or turn valves to control equipment. Drives and maneuver equipment.
- Coordinates machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
- Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan.
- Performs additional assignments per management’s direction.
What we are looking for
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Experience with construction equipment preferred.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
Salary Min
USD $18.00/Hr.Salary Max
USD $30.00/Hr.Key Skills
Driving MachineryManeuvering EquipmentControlling Heavy MachineryEquipment MaintenanceBasic RepairsOperating LeversOperating PedalsOperating ValvesCoordinationHand SignalsAudio Signals
Categories
ConstructionTradesEngineering
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation packagePaid time off program401(k)/RRSPMedicalExtended Health CareDentalVisionProvincial Medical Wellness benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition Reimbursement Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The primary duties involve driving, maneuvering, or controlling heavy machinery used in the construction of roads and other structures. This also includes cleaning and maintaining the equipment, performing basic repairs, and coordinating machine actions with crew members using signals.
📋Job Type
other
💰Salary Range
$18 - $30
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
2202
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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