Equipment Operator

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.

401(k) Program with a Company Match.

Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace"

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave.

Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. in Commerce City, CO, seeks a versatile technician experienced with trenching equipment and utility work. Prior micro trenching or mini excavator experience is valued, and an active CDL is a plus.

This role covers daily truck/equipment prep, site surveys, safe traffic control, meticulous paperwork, and collaboration with foremen to ensure timely, quality project completion. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and openness to new methods.
• GRIT values: Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork.
• Experience in telecom, utilities, construction or engineering industries.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in telecommunications or underground utilities is a plus.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Willingness to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare truck and machinery daily: oil, fueling, greasing, maintenance, cleaning, stocking.
• Organize and oversee inventory and daily prep of equipment.
• Survey job sites for Blue Stakes, sprinklers and obstacles before digging.
• Load and unload equipment.
• Operate backhoe or excavator; hand-dig trenches near utilities.
• Spot for machine operator during trenching.
• Backfill trenches and compact fill.
• Replace landscape removed during jobs to satisfy customers.
• Handle traffic control.
• Complete daily paperwork (time cards, receipts, DOT forms).
• Maintain equipment/materials/hour checklist.
• Communicate safety needs with foreman; participate in crew/safety meetings.
• Follow safety rules on and off site.
• Report progress to Foreman; monitor quality and resolve issues.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Positive attitude

GRIT values

Industry experience

Hand tools

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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.