Equipment Operator for Sports Construction

Empire Netting and Fence; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Netting and Fence is seeking an Equipment Operator for sports construction projects across the country. The role involves installing poles and cables, using power tools, and requires a strong work ethic and physical stamina. Ideal candidates will have CDL certification and experience with heavy equipment, along with a commitment to safety and teamwork. Benefits include travel accommodations, 401k, health insurance, and professional development assistance.

Benefits

Employee hotels paid when traveling

$60/day per diem

401k

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Professional development assistance

Potential Bonus pay

Qualifications

• Regular and prompt attendance required.
• Able to meet physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Install large diameter poles and hang cables.
• Maintain work area and equipment in clean condition.
• Travel 75% of the time.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to learn

Proper use of hand/power tools

Good time management

Skid loader experience

Mini Excavator experience

First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Understanding of blueprints

Education

High school or equivalent

Class A CDL

OSH 10

Job description

Equipment Operator-Sports Construction

Job Summary:

This position requires a construction minded individual who is able to travel to sports venues across the country and install large diameter poles, hang cables and netting, and any other material needed to be installed on the project. You will work on a team of dedicated sports construction technicians that are self-motivated, willing to learn to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, growing leadership skills and detail oriented.

Responsibilities:

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Proper use of hand/power tools

• Be able to lift 50lbs, work on feet for 8 hours

• Work in all weather conditions

• Good time management

• Skid loader experience a must

• Mini Excavator experience a must

• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion

• Perform maintenance on equipment to keep in a satisfactory working condition

• Know and use tools and equipment related to fencing

• Experience with Blueprint readings

• Understands concrete and terminology and ordering

• Can load a trailer safely

• Maintain clean tools/vehicles

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

• OSH 10

• Travel 75% of the time
  

Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent is required

• US work authorization is required

• Class A CDL

• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance

• Able to meet physical requirements of the position including, but not limited to: prolonged periods of standing and sitting, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, working in a variety of conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc.), lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted

• Demonstrate ability to work independently while also able to work in a team setting

• Willing to work M-F with weekends and overtime when needed

• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and all power tools

• Ability to learn/operate heavy equipment, i.e. skid loader, telescoping boom lift, etc.

Benefits:

• Empire pays for employee hotels when traveling as well as $60/day per diem on top of your salary.

• 401k, health, life, vision and dental insurance, PTO

• Professional development assistance

• Potential Bonus pay

• Salary: $25.00- $40.00 per hour