Heavy Equipment Operator Wet Utilities

Boudreau Pipeline Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been a leader in pipeline solutions since 1996! As an Underground Heavy Equipment Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective operation of heavy machinery in construction projects across the Los Angeles area. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team, committed to safety and excellence. With a focus on employee development and a supportive culture, you will be part of an organization that values your contributions and encourages your growth. If you are passionate about construction and safety, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of equipment operations and construction procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and establish effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely to minimize risks and ensure compliance.
• Perform daily safety checks and maintain equipment as required.
• Follow directions from supervisors and assist in various construction tasks.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Blueprint Interpretation

Effective Communication

Tools

Excavators

Backhoes

Jack Hammers

Job description

Overview

Since 1996, Boudreau Pipeline Corporation continues to be Southern California’s premier pipeline company that provides quality solutions and installations for wet utilities including sewer, water, storm drain systems and fire lines. We specialize in both conventional and highly complex pipeline projects for leading commercial, industrial, and residential builders, municipalities, utilities and contractors. As a proud partner with the Laborers' Union, we continue to provide the best support to our team of employee-owners, their families, and our community. Surveyed as a Top Workplace for the 8th year in a row by our Employee-Owners, we continue to provide superior on-the-job training, career advancement, safety and a dynamic company culture while practicing our Guiding Principles; Mutual Respect, Accountability and Responsibility. Come join our family, We Dig Your Future!

We are looking for Underground Heavy Equipment Operators in the Inland Empire as well as Los Angeles areas!

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, site or highway construction and paving
• Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
• Cleans heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Maintains the equipment and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs
• Maneuver heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that the vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance
• Uses equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade.
• Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating and stockpiling.
• Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task
• Properly follows all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment
• Reports any problems to your immediate supervisor
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and materials with shovel
• Follows direction of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite
• May be called upon to run small power tools such as jack hammer
• Digs, spreads, and levels construction materials
• Lifts, carries and holds material, tools and supplies
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required
• Other duties as assigned

Safety

• Responsible for ensuring OSHA standards and company safety policies are complied with at all times including but not limited to operation of tools, equipment and machinery
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of equipment operations and construction and maintenance procedures
• Must possess a working knowledge of grades and blueprints
• Skill in operation of assigned equipment
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and general public

Pay Range: $30.00 - $45.00/hr based on experience.