Equipment Operator, Wet Utilities

Muller, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Muller, Inc. in Manassas, VA is seeking a hands-on Excavation Technician to dig trenches for water, sewer, and storm systems, install trench boxes, and operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

You’ll follow Muller's safety policies and OSHA procedures, perform daily inspections, train teammates, and help maintain quality control and production in a fast-paced worksite environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to access secured facilities.
• Operate large excavators with precision.
• High attention to detail.
• Physically fit to perform manual labor in varying environments.

Responsibilities

• Excavate trenches for water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer.
• Install trench boxes as necessary.
• Operate equipment per Muller's safety policies and OSHA procedures.
• Ensure proper excavation and compaction procedures.
• Perform daily inspections and grease equipment at required intervals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of underground utilities.
• Train team members in a hands-on manner.
• Manage quality control and production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Operate excavators

Manual labor endurance

Safety consciousness

Job description

Responsibilities

• Excavates trenches for water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer
• Installs trench boxes as necessary
• Operates equipment in compliance with Muller's safety policies and OSHA procedures
• Ensure proper excavation & compaction procedures are performed
• Ensures all equipment is maintained by performing daily equipment inspections & grease equipment at required intervals
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of underground utilities
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required to complete the job
• Manage quality control and production
• Train team members as needed in a hands-on manner

Requirements

• Ability access secured facilities
• Ability to operate large excavators with precision
• High attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Employee must be physically fit to perform manual labor in all types of environments and conditions, including heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
• Regularly required to sit and stand, must be able to use hands to fingers, handle or feel and verbally communicate and listen.
• Other physical requirements include walking, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Specific vision abilities required by the position include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation

• Pay based on experience and certifications
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Short Term Disability/Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Confinement
• Paid Time Off
• 401 + Match