Backhoe Operator - Michels Utility Service, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 50,530 - 53,285; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Training contributions

Job summary

Michels Corporation in Mankato, Minnesota, is looking for individuals with gas distribution expertise and heavy equipment operation experience. The job involves ensuring safety by setting up job sites and performing inspections.

With over 60 years in the industry, Michels values its people and communities, offering comprehensive benefits like health, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in gas distribution piping is required.
• Prior experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license for the type of vehicles may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver, navigate and operate heavy equipment to move materials throughout the job site.
• Set up job sites and follow all safety regulations.

Skills

Gas distribution piping experience

Operating heavy equipment

Ability to travel

Education

Class A CDL license

Job description

Overview

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, we have a reputation for safety and quality while building and maintaining in‑town distribution networks. Our work improves lives.

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.

Salary & Benefits

Wage: $36.68/hr – $38.68/hr

Eligibility for overtime, double time (if applicable), health and welfare contributions, pension and annuity contributions, apprenticeship and training contributions.

• CDL pay incentive

Benefits program includes Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. May vary by position and location.

Why Michels Utility Services, Inc.?

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

Why You?

• Want to do your best work with the best crews.
• Relish new challenges and evolving technology.
• Pride in exceeding expectations.
• Want your efforts noticed and appreciated.
• Belief that individual commitment to a group effort is key to success.
• Want your work to make a difference in people’s lives.

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.
• Class A CDL license.
• Ability to travel.

Pay Range

$36.68—$38.68 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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