Operator Telecom Construction Equipment

About the role

Discover a more connected career at VCI Construction, LLC as an Equipment Operator on our Telecom Construction team. You'll use and take care of special machines for putting in phone and internet infrastructure, ensuring everything works right and stays safe.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and control assigned equipment
• Dig pits, trenches or potholes as directed by job plan
• Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up
• Load and unload tools, materials and equipment from truck
• Set up a safety perimeter
• Restore and/or landscape disturbed areas of the jobsite
• Develop and maintain a bore schedule
• Be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to starting construction
• Set up safety perimeter using signage, cones and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experienced with drilling equipment, proficient in using utility locators, and capable of maintaining a safe work environment
• Six months of supervised equipment operation experience
• Previous construction or utility experience is a plus
• Experience with drill set up and design processes, is preferred
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• A valid State driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable driving record long driving and sitting required
• Able to work in all weather conditions, lift 50 lbs. regularly (up to 75 lbs. as needed), climb ladders/machinery, and work overtime/weekends/on-call
• May be exposed to dust, fumes, chemicals, moving machinery, and moderate noise levels
• Ability to read/understand work orders and safety instructions
• To be 18 years of age or older

Physical Abilities & Exposures

• Routinely: work alone in remote locations with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle and heavy machinery, squeeze, fine hand motions, bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs and lift greater than 55 pounds
• Occasionally: work in confined spaces, use ladder, keyboard and mouse

Pay

The wage range for Operator Telecom Construction Equipment is $25.00 - $32.00.