Excavator Operator: For a contract position Local Area Only
35.00 Per Hour
Excavator Operator
Description
## Certified Excavator Operator – Albuquerque, NM (1099)
Hiring an experienced, **certified excavator operator** for civil site work in the Albuquerque metro area. Immediate need with steady hours for the right operator.
**What you'll do**
- Operate excavators for trenching, mass excavation, grading, and backfill on commercial civil projects
- Shoot grade with Laser
- Read plans and hit grade/line to spec
- Work safely around utilities, spotters, and other trades
- Maintain daily equipment checks and report issues promptly
- Valid heavy equipment / excavator operator certification (NCCCO, NCCER, or equivalent — must be current)
- **Verifiable experience** — references from prior GCs or site supers will be checked
- Comfortable running mid- to large-frame excavators (CAT 320-class and up)
- Reliable transportation to jobsite
**Nice to have**
- OSHA 10 /30
- GPS/machine control (Trimble, Topcon)
**Terms**
- **1099 contractor** — competitive hourly rate, DOE
- Weekly pay
- Albuquerque, NM jobsite
