Construction/Utility Operator

About the Role

As an experienced Equipment Operator, after paid training, you will put your skills to work—safely operating equipment to move earth, tools, and materials to and from job sites. Reporting to a seasoned Foreman, you will join a crew to get the job done right. We believe in the power of teamwork, and all crew members are expected to assist with general labor as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment such as: skid steers, backhoe, trencher, paver, dozer, milling saw, road grader, hydro-excavator, track hoe, and more
• Load and unload equipment and materials
• Maintain daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections
• Perform regular maintenance and cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment
• Maintain all industry-required Operator Qualifications
• Perform other tasks as requested by leadership

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• 1+ year experience safely operating equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities
• Fluency in English (all worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English)
• Ability to pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Pass pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card
• Join and maintain Union membership

Work Environment

• Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
• Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50 lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
• Work is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment
• Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness

Benefits

• Weekly Payroll
• Paid, on-the-job training: natural gas distribution, utility excavation, safety
• Employee Assistance program benefit
• Health Insurance Plan benefit
• Retirement Plan benefit