Equipment Operator, Wet Utilities

Mullerinc; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) + Matching

Job summary

Mullerinc in Manassas, Virginia is seeking an experienced individual responsible for excavating trenches for water and sewer installations. The successful candidate must operate equipment while adhering to safety policies and ensure proper maintenance through regular inspections.

Candidates should be physically fit for manual labor, capable of operating large excavators with attention to detail. This position offers competitive compensation based on experience and includes medical benefits, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to access secured facilities.
• Ability to operate large excavators with precision.
• Physical fitness to perform manual labor, including heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
• Strong communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Excavate trenches for water and sewer installations.
• Operate equipment following safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain equipment through daily inspections.
• Train team members in a hands-on manner.
• Manage quality control and production.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Attention to detail

Quality control management

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