Heavy Equipment Operator

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A leading utility construction firm is looking for qualified operators to join their team in New York. The role requires operating heavy equipment for the installation and maintenance of underground utilities. Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience and hold a valid driver's license, with a CDL A preferred. This position emphasizes safety and routine equipment maintenance, making it ideal for those committed to a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience with construction and heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator license with a CDL A license preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Pre-employment drug screen and random testing required.

Responsibilities

• Operate various equipment for the installation or maintenance of underground utilities.
• Embrace safety culture, including safe operation of equipment and participation in safety talks.
• Perform daily maintenance of equipment and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Perform daily maintenance of equipment and fluids, and routine servicing as necessary.
• Be familiar with OSHA Regulations regarding trench safety.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Construction and excavation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excavators

Backhoes

Directional bore machines

Job description

Henkels & McCoy is an industry‑leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure construction and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, Henkels & McCoy adapts over 95 years of experience to the dynamic and evolving infrastructure needs of today. Henkels & McCoy has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry. H&M is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority‑Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier.

Job Summary

This position is a field based role and will travel daily to job sites mostly in New York.

Responsibilities

• Operates various equipment including backhoes, excavators, dozers, plows, trenchers and/or directional bore machines for the installation or maintenance of underground utilities, and other duties as directed by foreman.
• Operators are expected to embrace H&M’s safety culture including safe operation of equipment, appropriate PPE and participating in daily and weekly safety talks.
• Operators will be directed in placing or maintaining underground utilities. This could include but not limited to digging around existing utilities, placing conduit, placing handholes, placing manholes, backfilling & compacting.
• Operators will be responsible for daily maintenance of equipment such as and maintaining fluids, greasing equipment as required and other routine maintenance as necessary.
• Operators are required to be familiar with OSHA Regulations regarding trench safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience with construction, excavation, and related heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator license with a CDL A license preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Henkels and McCoy is a Union Employer

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities