Equipment Operator
Primary Location: Midwest
Employment Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Traveling position that includes per diem and full benefits.
Job Summary
The Equipment Operator will operate heavy machinery for underground utilities construction or excavation projects in a safe manner, avoiding utilities and other obstacles.
An active CDL class A is required.
Job Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures.
- Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
- Responsible for regular maintenance and care of the assigned heavy equipment, produce any documentation needed for each job, daily communication with managers is a must.
- Loads and hauls the machine.
- Drives, sets up, and breaks down safely and efficiently.
- Operates heavy equipment near active utilities.
- Have knowledge of shoring systems and how to use them.
- Rigging and setting of structures.
- Along with operating must be willing to assist in other activities such as but not limited to.
- Placement of conduit in open trenches.
- Proofing conduits.
- Potholing existing utilities.
- Forming and pouring of concrete.
- Placement of asphalt.