Equipment Operator

ZipRecruiter; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications construction is hiring an Equipment Operator in Mesa, Arizona. The successful candidate will transport, operate, and maintain various equipment while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations. Responsibilities include performing essential tasks with hand tools and maintaining daily production records. This role aims to uphold the highest safety standards while efficiently managing workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• CDL required for operation.
• Proficient with hand tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment and perform labor-intensive tasks.
• Maintain daily production reports and ensure safety.
• Organize workload and keep work areas clean.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Problem-solving

Tools

Hand tools

Telecom construction equipment

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $15-$25 hourly

Overview

A successful Equipment Operator shall transport, operate, and maintain equipment used in telecommunication construction, including but not limited to volumetric mixer, backhoe/excavator, and water truck. They shall be responsible for adherence to DOT regulations and documentation, safe transport, and equipment/materials loading and unloading. The position requires familiarity with DOT regulations, transporting, maintaining, and operating equipment, and the ability to identify and troubleshoot problems.

Essential Functions

• Understand and operate equipment such as loaders, digger derricks, trenchers, and hand tools
• Work comfortably in cramped and/or enclosed spaces for extended periods
• Organize workload to prioritize duties
• Read system maps and schematics
• Exhibit excellent manual dexterity
• Work standing, at shoulder height, and overhead for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Complete labor-intensive tasks and operate construction equipment
• Maintain daily production reports
• Use hand tools, ladders, and equipment to assist with projects
• Keep supplies, tools, equipment, and work areas clean and safe
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• CDL required
• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Proficient with hand tools and equipment (wrenches, drills, ladders, etc.)
• Proficient with telecom construction equipment (aerial lifts, dozers, meters, etc.)
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle record check

EEO

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on veteran status. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected class by law. Criminal convictions are not an absolute barrier to employment; we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.