Excavator Operator

Responsive recruiter Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Us:

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:

• 5+ years' experience in excavation or underground utilities, including leadership experience
• Operator will need to have a clean driving record, operate a 1-ton truck and 25 trailer with excavator.
• Knowledge of safe loading and unloading of equipment, as well as ability to secure all equipment and materials safely
• In-depth knowledge of trench safety, shoring, and OSHA excavation standards
• Strong understanding of sitework, plumbing underground systems, and construction sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, utility layouts, and jobsite maps
• Skilled & Proficient in operating or managing operation of heavy machinery Excellent leadership and crew coordination skills
• Effective communicator with both field crews and office personnel
• Proven ability to identify risks and proactively resolve site issues
• Strong knowledge of 811 locating, permitting, and inspection procedures and codes
• Reliable, organized, and hands-on leadership approach

Build your legacy with Westlake Group.
Apply today and help us create plumbing systems that serve todayand shape the future.

Join the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Team!

We want to make joining our team as easy as possible. Our team members are the most valuable assets in our organization. Its true, our employees come first! How do we prove it? First things first.

1. Pay We believe the best performers deserve the best pay. Thats why we want to pay YOU the best competitive rate.

2. Flexibility We want YOU to have time for the most important things in your life. Our scheduling is flexible. Find out how we do it.

3. Career Path We offer you an unlimited future with our world class training programs. Our training programs include Technical Training, Virtual technical training, communications, sales, and more! If you are serious about your career and want to learn from the best in the industry apply today!

So, if you have a great attitude and a strong work ethic, and are someone who takes pride in the work you do, then we want to hear from you!

Each franchise location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. The franchisee sets their own compensation and benefits. All inquiries about employment, benefits, scheduling and compensation at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Corporate.