CDL Equipment Operator (Traveling)

Job Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
• Responsible for regular maintenance and care of the assigned heavy equipment, produce any documentation needed for each job.
• Daily communication with managers is a must.
• Loads and hauls the machine.
• Drives, sets up, and breaks down safely and efficiently.
• Operates heavy equipment near active utilities.
• Have knowledge of shoring systems and how to use them.
• Rigging and setting of structures.
• Along with operating must be willing to assist in other activities such as but not limited to:
• Placement of conduit in open trenches
• Proofing conduits
• Potholing existing utilities
• Forming and pouring of concrete
• Placement of asphalt
• Avoids any marked utilities and implements all precautions to prevent utility strikes.
• Communicates with supervisors for job details.
• Before the equipment is utilized, walks path to ensure all utilities have been located and develops a plan for going above or below each utility or obstacle in the path.
• Inspects and maintains job equipment.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, standards, and safety rules.
• May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year prior experience using the locating equipment to find any underground utilities.
• Must have experience operating heavy equipment near active utilities.
• Must be familiar with locate systems.
• Ability to operate an asphalt roller, skid steer, backhoe, mini excavator, vacuum truck, bore machine, and other heavy equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of a commercial driver's license (CDL).
• DOT Medical Card.
• Experience with Ditch Witch and Vermeer is preferred.
• Must be able to operate the equipment safely.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Follow all OSHA, ANSI standards, as well as company rules & regulations.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Experience and knowledge of basic shoring methods.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able and willing to work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions.
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement.
• Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting.
• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear.