Equipment Operator

Congruex; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) Program with Company Match

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

Paid Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Congruex is hiring an Equipment Operator in Denver, CO. The role requires experience with Micro Trenching Equipment or Mini Excavators and involves daily truck and equipment prep, safety compliance, and coordination with the foreman. CDL is a plus and travel may be required.

Responsibilities include site surveys, trenching near utilities, equipment handling, and completing extensive daily paperwork. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork within a construction/telecom

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in telecom or underground utilities is a plus.
• Willingness to travel where the job is needed.
• Positive attitude and GRIT values are valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepares truck and machinery daily, including oil checks, fueling, greasing, maintenance, and DOT checklist.
• Organizes and oversees inventory of tools and daily prep of truck and machinery.
• Surveys job site for obstacles (Blue Stakes, sprinklers) before digging.
• Loads and unloads equipment and operates backhoe or excavator.
• Digs trenches with hand methods near utilities before machinery works.
• Maintains safety practices and communicates safety needs to foreman.
• Completes daily paperwork (time cards, receipts, checklists, DOT forms).
• Travel may be required.

Skills

GRIT values

Can-do attitude

Telecom/underground utilities

Travel willingness

Hand tools knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Mechanical equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Equipment Operator

Primary Location: Denver, CO

Employment Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $24 - $30/hr.

CNS, a Congruex Company, is looking for Operators to join our construction team. Learn more about our operating units at: www.Congruex.com

Who is Congruex

Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units.

Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do.

We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us?

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Job Summary

Experience operating Micro Trenching Equipment and/or Mini Excavators is strongly desired. Experience digging around utilities strongly preferred. Active CDL is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares truck and machinery daily, includes but not limited to: checking oil, fueling, greasing, preventative maintenance, cleaning trailer, stocking with supplies, emptying garbage, checking lights on trailer, running through the DOT inspection list daily.
• Organizes and oversees inventory of tools and daily preparation of truck and machinery.
• Surveys job site for Blue Stakes, sprinklers, other obstacles, etc. before digging.
• Loads and unloads equipment.
• Operates backhoe or excavator, Hand digs trench two feet either side of marked utilities for location before trenches are dug by machinery.
• Spots for machine operator while trench is being dug.
• Backfills trenches and compacts the filling.
• Replaces all landscape removed during any job, making every effort in meeting the satisfaction of the customer and the public.
• Handles traffic control.
• Completes paperwork daily, in a neat and legible fashion.
• Paperwork includes but is not limited to: time cards, charge-outs, coding of receipts, detail checklist, DOT forms, etc.
• Maintains a checklist on equipment, materials used, man hours, etc.
• Communicates directly with the foreman in safety needs, work needs, and individual needs. Actively participates in crew and safety meetings.
• Follows established safety rules on job site, to and from job site, and uses common sense in maintaining a safe environment for self, team members, customers, and public.
• Reports progress of jobs to Foreman and discusses any problems for resolution. Monitors and verifies quality control and uniformity of work.
• Travel may be required

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• A positive can-do attitude and openness to trying things new ways
• GRIT values - Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork
• Previous experience in the telecom, utility, construction, and/or engineering industry
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in telecommunications or underground utilities industry is a plus.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Ability to travel to wherever the job is needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able and willing to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks for long hours, work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes, weighing 40 to 90 pounds
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
• Must be able to operate or workaround heavy equipment and machinery
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl while performing work
• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear

Why Work At Congruex

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family. We offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Program with a Company Match.
• Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options
• The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.

The Fine Print

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.