Excavator Operator

Post Date

Jul 17, 2026

Location

Lafayette,
Wisconsin

ZIP/Postal Code

54656
US
Sep 18, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Civil Engineering

Req #

NYC-2542e251-7910-401a-9818-36220624568d

Pay Rate

$36 - $45 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring an Excavator to support a large-scale roadway and civil construction project at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin. This individual will be responsible for performing excavation, grading, trenching, loading haul trucks, utility installation support, and earthmoving activities for road construction and civil infrastructure improvements. The ideal candidate has experience operating large excavators in heavy civil, roadway, site development, or utility construction environments and can work safely and efficiently around other heavy equipment and field crews. This is a fully on-site opportunity requiring 5, 8–10-hour shifts daily.

Day to day responsibilities
• Operate hydraulic excavators safely and efficiently on active construction sites
• Perform mass excavation, site grading, and earthmoving operations
• Load articulated dump trucks and haul trucks with excavated material
• Excavate for roadways, drainage systems, stormwater infrastructure, and utility installation
• Shape slopes, ditches, embankments, and drainage feature according to project plans
• Work closely with dozer, grader, compaction, and trucking crews to maintain production goals
• Read and interpret site plans, grade stakes, and utility layouts
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform basic preventative maintenance
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, USACE, and company safety requirements
• Report equipment issues, hazards, and maintenance needs promptly

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years’ experience operating excavators on heavy civil, roadway, site development, or utility projects
• Experience with mass excavation, trenching, grading, and truck loading operations
• Ability to safely excavate around existing and proposed utilities
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience working on federal construction projects
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certified

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.