EXCAVATOR OPERATOR W/ GPS

granite· 00002 Granite Construction Company
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📍 Abilene, Texas📍 Amarillo, Texas📍 Childress, Texas📍 Lubbock, Texas📍 Wichita Falls, Texas

About this role

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General Summary

GPS Experience Required. Operates backhoe (hydraulic shovel attached to tractor or train) which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel and other such materials. This job participates in on-the-job training

Essential Job Accountabilities

  • Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.

  • Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.

  • Performs routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning

Education

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Certification

  • Proper certification required

Work Experience

  • Appropriate training and experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

  • Practice good safety habits

  • Work in dusty or dirty surroundings

  • Follow instructions and meet set standards

  • Judge distances and slopes accurately

  • Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to:

  • Stoop, bend, and crouch

  • Use hands, arms, and legs fully

  • See well (either naturally or with correction)

  • Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the EXCAVATOR OPERATOR W/ GPS position at granite?
The salary for this EXCAVATOR OPERATOR W/ GPS role at granite is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the EXCAVATOR OPERATOR W/ GPS position at granite located?
This EXCAVATOR OPERATOR W/ GPS role at granite is based in Abilene, Texas, Amarillo, Texas, Childress, Texas, Lubbock, Texas, Wichita Falls, Texas. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the EXCAVATOR OPERATOR W/ GPS at granite belong to?
This EXCAVATOR OPERATOR W/ GPS position is part of the 00002 Granite Construction Company department at granite. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the EXCAVATOR OPERATOR W/ GPS position at granite?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to granite's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the EXCAVATOR OPERATOR W/ GPS job at granite posted?
This EXCAVATOR OPERATOR W/ GPS position at granite was posted on Jul 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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