Equipment Operator-Utility Central New England

rhwhite; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White is seeking an Equipment Operator II to operate a range of power construction equipment across New England, with emphasis on Massachusetts projects.

The role supports utility construction crews and emphasizes safety, equipment maintenance, and efficient material handling. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus MA hoisting license or state license, OSHA 10 or the ability to obtain, and prior operator experience.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Hoisting license valid for MA or comparable state.
• OSHA 10 Construction Certification or ability to obtain prior to work.

Responsibilities

• Operate power construction equipment on congested sites with hazards.
• Maintain equipment safety and perform regular inspections.
• Locate utilities before digging and ensure trenching safety standards.
• Assist crews with excavation, paving, and material handling as directed.
• Adhere to safety policies and company code of conduct.

Skills

English literacy

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA Hoisting license or state license

OSHA 10 Construction Certification

Tools

GPS interpretation

Drawing interpretation

Job description

Position Summary:

The Equipment Operator II operates a variety of power construction equipment within New England states and assists utility construction crew in performing their assigned duties.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and promote all Company Safety Policies and the Company Code of Conduct.
• Operate power equipment on congested sites with multiple hazards (traffic, overhead wires, obstacles, uneven surfaces, etc.) while excavating and moving earth and other materials.
• Exercise proper care, maintenance, and operation of company equipment.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Maintain trenching and shoring standards to ensure proper safety standards are met.
• Maintain the equipment center of gravity while handling a load (avoids tipping accidents)
• Regularly inspects and maintains equipment as required.
• Drive machines to the workplace, lift and move materials and objects, and operate according to signals from others.
• Dig, spread and level dirt, gravel, or sand; and mix, pour, and spreads concrete and asphalt using hand tools.
• Perform a variety of machine and non-machine tasks such as removing forms, placing pipe in trench, jack hammering and tapping.
• Utility Work (street and/or private for water, gas, sewer, electric, geothermal, etc. with shoring boxes) OR Site Work (building foundations, grading, cut and fills, etc).
• Performs other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

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, or other applicable state license.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Obtain and maintain all required Operator Qualifications to perform work.
• OSHA 10 Construction Certification, or ability to obtain during pre-employment (company provided online training).
• Obtain and maintain a DOT medical card and pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted Driver's License.

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.