Utility Construction Operator (5E.26)

About the role

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families. We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts. Serving those who serve. United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, performs activities related to all phases of water and wastewater system utility construction.
• Observes and complies with all Federal, State and Company safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Reports all unsafe conditions and actions to a Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Operates backhoe, excavator, loader and skidsteer and provide training and assistance to others.
• Responsible for daily maintenance and service on construction equipment.
• Responsible for daily record keeping of maintenance and service performed on construction equipment.
• Adheres to all manufacturer provided safety operational procedures and industry safety standards for construction equipment.
• Performs physical construction including, but not limited to, excavating trenches manually or with equipment, pipe laying, backfilling excavations, compacting soil to grade specifications using a variety of manual pneumatic tools, and water and wastewater main testing.
• Performs all work in a safe, efficient manner, following all standards of performance.
• Work is repetitive and continuous.
• Responsible for ensuring safe working conditions including trench safety and bracing.
• Responsible for constructing and maintaining erosion control devices as required and as directed.
• Loads, unloads, identifies and distributes utility materials to the appropriate location, according to project plans and specifications.
• Signals additional equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four (4) years of verifiable experience operating heavy equipment such as backhoe