Equipment Operator – Utilities

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Install underground sewer, water, & storm drain in trench
• Excavating and/or backfilling utility trenches
• Operating a loader to move pipe & fittings and manage bedding stockpiles
• Some heavy lifting and labor

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types

• Bonus pay

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Must have minimum 5 years’ experience installing sewer, water, & storm drain for equipment operators.
• Field labor positions are entry level.
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment including backhoe, trackhoe & loader.
• Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training is highly preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License is required
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

We Offer

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and holiday pay
• A full-time 40 hours per week position
• A fun, collaborative work environment
• The Iron Woman Culture=Operational Excellence; Diversification & Integration; Cohesive Team!