Operator - Michels Utility Service, Inc.

Safely delivering natural gas to customers is challenging yet satisfying. It takes teamwork, dedication, and innovation – traits so engrained in Michels Utility Services, Inc. that they are key elements of our Core Values. As a leading natural gas utility contractor, Michels Utility Services, Inc. has a reputation for safety and quality while building and maintaining in-town distribution networks. Our work improves lives.

About the role

As a Gas Distribution Pipeline Backhoe Operator, your key responsibilities will be to maneuver, navigate and operate heavy equipment to move materials throughout the job site. This position is also responsible for setting up job sites, following all safety regulations, and performing daily inspections and preventative maintenance of equipment prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver, navigate, and operate heavy equipment to move materials throughout the job site
• Set up job sites
• Follow all safety regulations
• Perform daily inspections and preventative maintenance of equipment prior to starting

Requirements

• Prior gas distribution piping experience
• Prior experience operating heavy equipment
• Willingness to work under a union collective bargaining agreement
• A valid driver’s license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel

Why Michels Utility Services, Inc.?

• We’ve been building natural gas systems for more than 60 years, so we know how to do it right
• We respect our people, our customers, and the communities in which we work
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title
• We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan

Note: Depending on your position and location, you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Qualities we value

• You want to do your best work with the best crews
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You pride yourself in exceeding expectations
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You believe that individual commitment to a group effort is key to success
• You want your work to make a difference in people’s lives