Residential Operator/Laborer - DeCook Excavating

Confidential

Byron, Minnesota permanent

Posted: March 24, 2026

Job Description

DeCook Excavating is accepting experienced operator applications to join our residential crew for the 2025 season! We focus on residential excavating for new homes but also complete excavating work at existing homes. You will typically work in crews of 2-4 people and will cover the Southeast area of Minnesota with our shop headquarters in Byron, MN. We pride ourselves on a precise dig every time!

Typical hours for this position are 7am-5pm and will continue to work throughout the winter as weather allows.

Responsibilities:

Operate heavy equipment such as an excavator, dozer, skid loader on residential work sites

Perform various labor tasks such as installing sewer and water services

Perform basement digs, backfills, dig plumbing trenches, septic drain fields, sewer and water

Prepare work site for driveways/parking lots, complete rough and final grades

Follow company and OSHA safety procedures, reporting incidents immediately, and identifying & eliminating hazards as much as possible

Perform routine inspection on equipment at the beginning of each use

Read and follow plans/blueprints, shoot grade

Keep job sites tidy and clean

Follow orders from Foreman and Project Managers

What we are looking for:

Experience operating heavy machinery in a residential environment

Valid Driver’s license, CDL is a bonus

Reliable individual who reports to work on time and ready to work each day

Strong attention to detail

Works and communicates well with others and demonstrates positive leadership

Must be 18 years of age

Physical Demands:

Walking/standing for extended periods of time

Climbing in/out of equipment

Bending/Stooping

Loading equipment on/off trailers

Lift/Carry/Push/Pull (80 – 100 lbs)

Working in all weather conditions

Benefits:

$25-$35 hourly wage, based on experience

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – medical participants are eligible for HSA account with company contribution

PTO / Paid Holidays

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Annual boot/clothing coupon after first year

Overtime during season (typical work week 50+ hours)

Home every night

CDL & med card reimbursement program

https://www.decookexcavating.com/

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