CDL Operator II - New Con

Peak Utility Services Group; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Utility Infrastructure is seeking an Operator II to join a 2–4 person crew and operate heavy equipment for utility installation and repair across residential, multifamily, and commercial sites. CDL A is required and safety/regulatory compliance is essential.

The role involves hands-on dirt work, map reading, and coordinating with team members to place utilities in accordance with project specs, while maintaining paperwork and vehicle readiness.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of backhoe/mini excavator operation experience.
• Experience digging around underground utilities.
• CDL Class A license is required.
• Ability to work in a 2–4 person crew and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operates and drives vehicles or mechanized equipment.
• Uses control mechanisms to operate machines.
• Inspects equipment and materials for defects.
• Determines compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
• Performs mid-level labor tasks including hand digging and setting up traffic control on safety-sensitive sites.
• Reads utility prints and maps proficiently.
• Has 6+ months of independent equipment operation experience (directional drill, mini).
• Meets company and customer specs for trench or backhoe work.
• Manually exposes underground utilities.
• Operates trucks in compliance with safety regulations and DOT rules.
• Follows DVIR and driver’s log reporting procedures.
• Maintains licenses, tags, permits, and proof of insurance.
• Performs equipment cleaning, greasing, and fluid checks.
• Works with a teammate using hand signals for safe excavation.
• Follows 811 digging laws and safe digging practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Print reading

Underground utilities awareness

Education

CDL Class A License

Job description

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, and Superior Pipeline Services.

Our Core Values:Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour DOE

Classification: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Operator II is a valued member of a 2–4-person construction crew, has full knowledge of operations, and is an expert in heavy equipment. Operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner as required for placing utilities to new and existing residential homes, multifamily and commercial units. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, trenchers, backhoes, loaders, and other pieces of equipment. (A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for this position).

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operates, maneuvers, navigates, or drives vehicles or mechanized equipment or passenger vehicles.


• Uses either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.


• Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.


• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards and communicates abnormal working conditions to appropriate parties.


• Provides mid-level laborer functions including hand digging with a shovel, setting up traffic control, equipment operations, loading materials, etc. on various safety sensitive utility construction sites.


• Proficient with utility print and map reading.


• Has performed at least 6 months of independent operating of various equipment (directional drill, mini); knows all safety regulations with basic operating skills.


• Meets company and customer specifications for all trench or backhoe jobs.


• Exposes underground utilities manually.


• Operates truck in a manner that ensures compliance with all applicable company, state and federal safety regulations.


• Follows required company and DOT reporting procedures.


• Maintains paperwork during the day including DVIR and driver’s log book.


• Ensures the truck has current licenses, tags, permits, and proof of insurance.


• Clean, Grease, checks fluid levels and conducts a visual inspection of equipment to assure your equipment is performing at optimum safety and the required paperwork.


• Working alongside with another team member taking hand signals to safely excavate a site.


• Follows 811 digging laws and company’s safe digging practices.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Success Factors:

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.


• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift.


• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling.


• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.


• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers.


• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy.


• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.


• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.

Experience and Education:

• One (1+) plus years of experience in backhoe/mini excavator operation is required.


• One (1+) plus years of experience digging and working around underground utilities is required.


• Two (2+) plus years of demonstrated experience in dry utilities preferred.


• Three (3+) plus years’ experience in a construction role is required.


• Class A CDL Required.


• Experience reading basic prints and Underground Facility Location Sketch is preferred.


• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Maintain valid Commercial Driver’s License CDL Class A.


• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Travel Required

Yes . Up to 30% of travel is required

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver License - CDL A

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