Equipment Operator – Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, Dozer - Lancaster

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator — Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, and Dozer to join our crew in the Lancaster area.

This is a traveling position across the Northeast; crews work at multiple job sites with extended overnight stays expected. You will operate hydraulic excavation equipment for underground utilities construction, perform pre-job inspections, locate utilities, trench and bore, and complete required paperwork while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering/construction prints, plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of utility depths and placements.
• General knowledge of construction practices.
• Ability to work in trenches, excavations and manholes.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Manage multiple tasks with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work 5-7 days a week, 10+ hours a day when necessary.
• Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions.
• One year of Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, and Dozer experience.
• Class A CDL (preferred)
• Must be willing to travel with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment in a secure, damage-free manner.
• Transport tools, materials, and equipment safely.
• Complete daily equipment inspections before work.
• Operate equipment to assist in placing underground utilities with the crew.
• Adhere to company and industry standards while operating equipment.
• Locate and verify existing underground utilities per blueprints.
• Identify utilities in construction areas and bore paths.
• Connect/stub-up conduit and wire as required.
• Dig pits, trenches, or potholes including windows when crossing utilities.
• Restore disturbed areas after work.
• Complete required documentation (timesheets, vehicle logs, expense reports).
• Follow safety policies and perform work safely.
• Perform other duties to help complete projects.

Skills

Reading plans

Construction knowledge

Trench work

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical strength (80 lbs)

Multi-tasking

Weather tolerance

Independent work

Job description

We're looking for a Equipment Operator - Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, Dozer to join our crew. We are searching the area of Lancaster for our next potential Equipment Operator - Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, Dozer. This is a traveling position; our crews work job sites throughout the Northeast, and candidates should expect to be away from home for extended stretches, including multiple nights during the week. Any local or nearby assignments should be considered the exception rather than the rule.

Summary/Objective

This position performs tasks required for the operation of hydraulic excavation equipment for the construction/upgrade of underground utilities, including communications conduit, gas, water, sewer, electric, and more.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

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

Load and unload equipment in a manner that is secure and damage-free

Transport associated tools, materials, and/or equipment safely

Complete a daily inspection of equipment prior to commencing work

In conjunction with the crew, operate the equipment to assist in placing underground utilities

Operate equipment in accordance with company and industry standards

Responsible for locating existing underground utilities and verifying them according to blueprints

Identify utilities in the construction area and bore path

Connect/stub-up conduit and wire, as required

Dig pits, trenches, or potholes as required, including windows when crossing utilities

Restore and/or landscape disturbed areas of the jobsite

Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment (i.e., timesheet, vehicle log, expense report)

Adhere to all established company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner

Perform other duties as assigned to help the team complete a project

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction prints, plans, and specifications

Knowledge of utility depths and placements

Possess general knowledge of construction practices

Ability to work in various environments/settings with moderate to loud noise levels

Ability to work in trenches, excavations, and manholes

Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks

Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively within a team environment

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds

Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Able to work 5-7 days a week, 10+ hours a day when necessary

Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions

Preferred Education and Experience

One year of experience operating a directional bore drill

Previous rock boring experience

One year of Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, and Dozer experience

Class A CDL

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be willing and able to travel out of town with occasional overnight stays to assigned projects

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis

Pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background screen

Complete and pass a DOT Physical

Physical Demands

This position typically requires balancing, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, hearing, and talking.

Working Conditions

The employee will be exposed to varying weather conditions as they will be driving in all types of conditions.

Travel

This position may require travel, which could include traveling to projects in different cities and overnight stays.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

Requirements

We're looking for a Equipment Operator - Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, Dozer to join our crew. We are searching the area of Lancaster for our next potential Equipment Operator - Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, Dozer. This is a traveling position; our crews work job sites throughout the Northeast, and candidates should expect to be away from home for extended stretches, including multiple nights during the week. Any local or nearby assignments should be considered the exception rather than the rule.

This position performs tasks required for the operation of hydraulic excavation equipment for the construction/upgrade of underground utilities, including communications conduit, gas, water, sewer, electric, and more.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment in a manner that is secure and damage-free

• Transport associated tools, materials, and/or equipment safely

• Complete a daily inspection of equipment prior to commencing work

• In conjunction with the crew, operate the equipment to assist in placing underground utilities

• Operate equipment in accordance with company and industry standards

• Responsible for locating existing underground utilities and verifying them according to blueprints

• Identify utilities in the construction area and bore path

• Connect/stub-up conduit and wire, as required

• Dig pits, trenches, or potholes as required, including windows when crossing utilities

• Restore and/or landscape disturbed areas of the jobsite

• Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment (i.e., timesheet, vehicle log, expense report)

• Adhere to all established company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner

• Perform other duties as assigned to help the team complete a project

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction prints, plans, and specifications

• Knowledge of utility depths and placements

• Possess general knowledge of construction practices

• Ability to work in various environments/settings with moderate to loud noise levels

• Ability to work in trenches, excavations, and manholes

• Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks

• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively within a team environment

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds

• Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Able to work 5-7 days a week, 10+ hours a day when necessary

• Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions

Preferred Education and Experience

• One year of experience operating a directional bore drill

• Previous rock boring experience

• One year of Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Loader, and Dozer experience

• Class A CDL

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to travel out of town with occasional overnight stays to assigned projects

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis

• Pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background screen

• Complete and pass a DOT Physical

Physical Demands

This position typically requires balancing, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, hearing, and talking.

Working Conditions

The employee will be exposed to varying weather conditions as they will be driving in all types of conditions.

Travel

This position may require travel, which could include traveling to projects in different cities and overnight stays.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note that only applications from individuals residing