Heavy Equipment Operator — Fiber Optic Construction

Amerine Utilities Construction, Inc; Kansas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerine Utilities Construction, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator to support broadband and fiber optic projects in Kansas. The role involves operating excavators, skid steers, trenchers, and other heavy equipment, performing trenching and conduit installation, and ensuring safety and quality on outdoor job sites.

You will read locates and prints, coordinate with field crews, and travel to multiple job sites as required while following OSHA and company safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, skid steers, trenchers, backhoes, loaders, and other utility construction equipment.
• Perform trenching, excavation, backfilling, grading, and conduit installation for broadband and fiber optic systems.
• Read utility locates, construction prints, and grade stakes.
• Safely work around existing underground utilities and follow all utility protection requirements.
• Load, unload, and transport equipment and materials as needed.
• Follow all OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies.
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, and job progress to supervisors.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions.
• Travel to job sites as required.

Job description

Amerine Utilities Construction, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator to support broadband and fiber optic projects in Kansas. The role involves operating excavators, skid steers, trenchers, and other heavy equipment, performing trenching and conduit installation, and ensuring safety and quality on outdoor job sites.

You will read locates and prints, coordinate with field crews, and travel to multiple job sites as required while following OSHA and company safety policies.