Excavator Operator
About this role
Mass Excavator Operator – Heavy Earthmoving (CAT 352)
Location: Charles Town, WV
Position Type: Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent)
Primary Machine: CAT 352 (Mass Excavation Configuration)
Move Massive Dirt – Power Large-Scale Site Development!
Are you a heavy-equipment professional who knows how to move dirt fast and keep haul trucks moving smoothly? We are hiring a Mass Excavator Operator for a direct placement opportunity in Charles Town, WV.
In this role, you’ll take command of a high-production CAT 352 (Mass Excavation Configuration) to tackle heavy bulk cuts and fills, construct haul roads and building pads, and work alongside underground utility teams on major civil projects.
Key Responsibilities
- High-Volume Dirt Production: Masterfully operate a CAT 352 Mass Excavation Excavator for bulk earthmoving, heavy cut/fill operations, and site clearing.
- Rapid Truck Loading: Load off-road and highway haul trucks safely, evenly, and rapidly to keep production cycle times at peak efficiency.
- Site Infrastructure: Build smooth haul roads, construct building pads, and shape mass site contours to exact project plan specifications.
- Underground Utility Support: Perform deep bulk excavations and ground prep to support underground utility installation crews.
- Equipment Maintenance & Daily Logging: Complete required daily equipment logs, conduct daily walkarounds, manage fluid levels, grease key points, and report mechanical needs.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating heavy excavators on mass earthwork, bulk cut/fill, and site development projects.
- Site Skills: Proven expertise in rapid truck loading, pad building, and haul road creation.
- Certifications & Compliance: Active OSHA 10 certification and a valid Driver's License are required.
- Utility Awareness: Familiarity working around or prepping ground for underground utility infrastructure.
Company at a glance
Turner Mining Group is a full-service provider to the mining sector with operations throughout the United States. A people company performing mining services, we find success with turnkey solutions for enterprise clients and a values-based culture.
Turner Mining Group is a team of experienced mining industry professionals performing a full spectrum of mining services from coast to coast. We supply some of the largest cement, aggregate, and specialty minerals companies with superior service and flexibility, all while maintaining a safe work culture. Contract Mining, Overburden Removal, Land Reclamation, Material Processing, Drill & Blast, and Mine Planning are just a few services we offer. Visit our website for more information.
www.TurnerMining.com
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