Excavator Operator

Excavator Operator

The Westlake Group is a fast-growing plumbing company serving Central Arkansas, comprised of Westlake and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality service and innovative, sustainable solutions to plumbing needs. We are expanding our team to include an excavator operator who will play a key role in site the site preparation and installation processes. The excavator operator is responsible for site excavation, trenching, and underground utility work related to plumbing projects. This role ensures crews work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations while coordinating with plumbing, construction, and city officials.

If you're a skilled operator who takes pride in craftsmanship and wants to be part of something bigger, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety, collaboration, and flexibility are critical to this position.
• Lead daily operations on excavation jobsites, including trenching, grading, and site preparation, operation around and near live utilities.
• Day-to-day operation will require excavation in new construction project within confines of form boards, block foundations, digging on grade, tapping sewer mains and tying into sewer stubs.
• Excavation of trenches for sewer, water, and gas lines.
• Coordinate with plumbing, construction, and inspection teams for underground rough-ins
• Ensure all excavation work meets safety, code, and permitting requirements
• Perform jobsite walk-throughs to ensure site readiness, markings, and equipment are in place
• Enforce safety protocols, trench protection standards, and locate verification
• Maintain communication with project managers, superintendents, and municipal inspectors
• Track equipment usage, fuel, maintenance, and repair needs
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness, access, and documentation
• Assist with job planning, layout, and final as-builts

Skills & Qualifications