Buried Equipment Operator

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Greenwood (SC, MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buried Equipment Operator to join their team in connecting America. This role involves operating heavy equipment safely, performing installations and repairs related to underground utilities, and ensuring job site safety. The company values respect, diversity, and safety, providing a supportive environment for employees to grow and develop their skills. With over 15,000 employees and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the construction and utility sector. Join a team dedicated to providing essential services across the nation!

Benefits

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K with company matching

Stock Purchase Plan

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Holidays & Vacation (PTO)

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment and understanding their capabilities.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules and operating instructions.
• Proficient in using locators to identify utilities safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment on job sites including directional drills and backhoes.
• Place conduit and cable while restoring disturbed areas.
• Set up safety perimeters and assist in job safety analysis.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Troubleshooting Skills

Safety Conscientiousness

Basic Tool Usage

Reading Work Orders

Education

Valid Driver’s License

Class A Commercial Driver's License (preferred)

Tools

Directional Drill

Backhoe / Excavator

Skid Steer

Vacuum Truck/Trailer

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then you may have found your next career move. We're looking for a Buried equipment Operator to join our team and help connect America. As a Buried Equipment Operator you will perform duties related to the installation/repair/maintenance associated with underground constructions of utilities in a safe and effective manner.

What you'll get...

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays & Vacation (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance Program

What you'll do...

• Safely operate equipment on jobsite which may include but not limited to the following: Directional Drill, Backhoe / Excavator, Skid Steer, Tractor Trailer (Moving Equipment / Haul Water), Vacuum Truck/Trailer

• Place conduit and cable

• Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the jobsite

• Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up

• Load and unload tools, materials and equipment on truck

• Will be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis – JSA prior to starting construction

• Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic

• Ability to follow instructions

Who we are looking for...

• Must be experienced with heavy equipment and understand their capabilities and limitations

• Basic ability to use small tools/hand tools

• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules and operating instructions

• Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's license preferred
• Must be able to proficiently use locators to safely identify utilities

• Must have good troubleshooting and problem solving skills

• Must be very safety conscientious

• Must have availability to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or be on-call as work is needed to ensure work is completed
• Have previous construction or utility construction experience

Who we are...

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others, safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We serve the nation from more than 500 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 15,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)