Heavy Equipment Operator

Omni Fiber, LLC.; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to efficiently operate machinery for fiber-optic installation. The role requires expertise in excavation and equipment handling, along with a commitment to safety. The position involves travel and provides accommodations, with a competitive salary and potential sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Hotel accommodations for travel

Per diem for overnight stays

Qualifications

• Demonstrated field experience with digging operations.
• Ability to operate utility construction equipment safely.
• Must read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for installing fiber-optic cable.
• Conduct daily maintenance on construction equipment.
• Train and assist team members in equipment operation.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Safety Protocols

Mechanical Skills

Equipment Operation

Education

Valid Driver's License

Class A CDL (preferred)

Job description

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The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating assigned equipment used to install fiber-optic cable, conduit, and vaults. This position will assist with all aspects of the job requiring operation of heavy equipment along with basic labor duties. You will be digging with heavy equipment around utilities in rural and urban areas, reading prints and schematics and potentially train and mentor other team members. This candidate may clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials. The Heavy Equipment Operator will also be responsible for safely operating commercial vehicles to transport materials and equipment to and from construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily maintenance on construction equipment used.
• Successfully excavate around existing utilities.
• Provide training and assistance to team members learning to be operators.
• Operate jackhammers, drills, and various power tools.
• Position, join, align, and seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections and pipes.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Tend pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Build and position forms for pouring concrete, and dismantle forms after use, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.
• Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed.
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities.
• Drive trucks carrying materials and equipment from warehouse to sites.
• Assists in excavation work by hand digging ditches or trenches, backfilling excavations, breaking out concrete or asphalt, compacting and leveling earth to grade specifications, and shoring and bracing underground excavation.
• Assists the crafts by hauling materials to job sites and cleaning debris from work site
• Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Controlling traffic around work zones as directed.
• If you are assigned a company vehicle, you will be responsible for stocking, cleaning, and report maintenance needs to the Fleet Manager
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated field experience with digging operations in both rural and urban areas.
• Must have the experience and the ability to safely and effectively operate various types of utility construction equipment and tools.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and procedures related to driving and construction work.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual labor tasks in various weather conditions and environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• This job will include traveling 2-5 days a week. You will receive hotel accommodations and per diem for every night you spend the night.
• Overtime is required and you must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays dependent on the job and the company's needs.
• Able to perform night maintenance and emergency callouts.
• Previous experience working in telecommunications is preferred but not required.
• Previous training experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record within company standards required.
• Class A CDL is nice but not required.
  
  

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Omni Fiber provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and administers all aspects and conditions of employment, without regard to the following: Race, Color, Age, Sex, Sexual orientation, Gender, Gender identity, Religion, National origin, Pregnancy, Physical or mental disability, Military or veteran status, or Genetic information. Equal employment opportunity applies to, but is not limited to, employment status, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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