Heavy Equipment Operator

ZipRecruiter; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely and efficiently operate equipment for fiber-optic installation. Key responsibilities include managing excavation tasks around utilities, maintaining equipment, and mentoring junior team members. The position requires physical fitness, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work in diverse conditions, often traveling for work.

Benefits

Hotel accommodations for travel

Per diem for overnight stays

Opportunity for overtime pay

Qualifications

• Demonstrated field experience with digging operations.
• Ability to operate various types of utility construction equipment.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for fiber-optic installation.
• Conduct daily maintenance on construction equipment.
• Train and assist team members on operations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety understanding

Physical fitness

Tools

Utility construction equipment

Power tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Heavy Equipment Operator

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 but not required.
• Previous training experience is 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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