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General Excavating

Location:
United States, Platte

Category:
Construction

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Job Description:

General Excavating (GE) is an award-winning contractor serving public and private owners throughout the state of Nebraska and South Dakota. General Excavating specializes in the construction of; underground utilities, environmental remediation, excavation shoring, directional drilling, hydro-excavation, and heavy civil including bridge and concrete structures.

Job Responsibility:

Follow instructions and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with the best workmanship possible
Keep open communication with Foreman or Superintendent when circumstances, which affect completion of the assigned tasks, have changed
Provides general clean-up of site and jobsite organization
Assists in duties such as dewatering, light demolition work, dust control
Load, unload and handle steel and wood forms and accessories
Tracks small tools used and store appropriately at the end of the workday
Inspect tools for safe working conditions, and tag and turn in any damaged equipment
Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
Assists with material and equipment staging for maximum efficiency
Lubricate, clean, and fuel machinery, equipment, and tools
Assists with directing traffic and clearing the path in the event of an emergency
Installation of temporary partitions, safety rails and cable
Maintains regular and reliable attendance and physical presence at the assigned work place
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and physical exam
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required: Close vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus
Regularly required to stand
walk
reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
Occasionally required to sit
use hands to finger, handle, or feel
climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must observe and practice safety standards and policies of the department

Nice to have:

Ability to work productively alone or with others
Problem-solving abilities
Communicate effectively
Work efficiently and effectively
Be self-motivated
Ability to make sound decisions
Must be able to remain calm during stressful situations and work through any challenges or issues which may arise
Must be able to know when to ask for help when a job task exceeds their skills or abilities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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