Equipment Operator II- Site Work- Portland ME

rhwhite; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White Company is seeking an Equipment Operator I who supports underground utility construction including water, sewer, and drainage installations. You will excavate and prepare trenches, install piping systems, set manholes and basins, and assist with backfilling and site restoration.

You will run equipment safely while performing general labor duties as needed. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of related experience, and company-approved operator

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of related experience and education.
• Qualified by an approved and competent company Operator on at least two equipment pieces (one piece per bullet).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavation and site equipment.
• Assist with trenching, backfilling, grading, and site restoration.
• Provide pipe laying assistance, spotting, trench safety tasks, and cleanup.

Skills

English literacy

GPS & drawings interpretation

OSHA-10 certified

DOT Medical Card

Valid U.S. driver's license

Drug screen clearance

MVR review

Operator on two equipment pieces

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

The Equipment Operator I I supports underground utility construction, including water, sewer, and drainage installations. Work involves excavating and preparing trenches, installing and connecting piping systems, setting structures such as manholes and catch basins, and assisting with backfilling, grading, and site restoration. Operators are expected to safely run excavation and site equipment while also stepping in to perform general labor duties as needed, including pipe laying assistance, spotting, trench safety tasks, and cleanup.

Hiring Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of previous related experience and education.
• Can be qualified by an approved and competent company Operator on at least two pieces of equipment from the following (one piece per bullet): Telehandler/Compact Truck Loader/Front-End Loader, Dozer/Grader, Backhoe, or <32k lbs., Excavator and all attachments.
• Basic GPS and drawing interpretation knowledge, helpful.
• MA Hoisting license required.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Obtain and maintain all required Operator Qualifications to perform work.
• OSHA‑10 Certification (company-supported if not current), DOT Medical Card (assistance provided), valid U.S. driver's license, successful drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review per federal/state regulations.

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th-anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.