Equipment Operator
OWL Services is the premier sales, installation, program management, and service provider to retail, commercial, fleet, aviation, marine, and emergency power generation companies across the U.S. With 33 offices and distribution centers and over 1,400 field service professionals, OWL delivers construction, compliance and testing, maintenance and repair, modernization and re-imaging, and EV charging solutions to keep businesses and people moving 24/7. OWL has received numerous awards for exemplary customer service, including EVgo’s Deployment Excellence Award in its first-ever class of awardees in the National EV Charging Recognition Program.
About the role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Equipment Operator to join our team. The Equipment Operator is responsible for performing routine equipment checks and maintenance, loading and unloading equipment, and ensuring sites are kept clean and equipment is safely turned off and stored. This is an opportunity for a long-term position with a growing company.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations.
- Clean and perform regular safety checks on equipment.
- Train new crew members in the safe operation of equipment.
- Perform other construction duties as needed.
- Ensure sites are kept clean and safe.
- Attend meetings and refresher courses to ensure responsible equipment operation.
- Identify faults and troubleshoot equipment as required.
Requirements
- Proficient with backhoe, mini excavator, and skid steer.
- Able to load dump trucks and transport soils to landfills for disposal.
- Able to load trucks and assist trucks into jobsites.
- CDL Class A with no restrictions.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to assist foreman with jobsite tasks.
- Work in all weather conditions.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to walk and work on uneven terrain, including pea gravel and excavations.
- Must be able to climb in and out of equipment safely.
- Must be able to pull and break pipes loose.
- Must be able to wear and properly utilize fall protection equipment.
- Must be able to enter confined spaces to perform tasks (when trained and authorized).
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical.
- Must be able to work outdoors in hot and cold environments.
- Must be able to pass a respirator fit test and medical evaluation when required.
- Must be able to drive for extended periods safely and maintain focus while operating a vehicle.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays.
- Flexible time off.
- 401(k) company match.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- HSA and FSA.
- Disability and occupational accident insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance policy.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- World-class paid training program for long-term career success.