Equipment Operator, Wet Utilities

Responsibilities

• Excavates trenches for water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer
• Installs trench boxes as necessary
• Operates equipment in compliance with Muller's safety policies and OSHA procedures
• Ensures proper excavation & compaction procedures are performed
• Ensures all equipment is maintained by performing daily equipment inspections & greasing equipment at required intervals
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of underground utilities
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required to complete the job
• Manages quality control and production
• Trains team members as needed in a hands‑on manner

Requirements

• Ability to access secured facilities
• Ability to operate large excavators with precision
• High attention to detail

Physical Requirements

Employee must be physically fit to perform manual labor in all types of environments and conditions, including heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Regularly required to sit and stand, must be able to use hands to fingers, handle or feel and verbally communicate and listen. Other physical requirements include walking, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Specific vision abilities required by the position include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation

Pay based on experience and certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Confinement coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with match