Loader Operator - Heavy Equipment for Utilities

Peak Utility Services Group; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Utility Infrastructure is seeking an Operator - Loader for our asphalt plant in Bellingham. The role requires operating backhoes, loaders, and related equipment, with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in backhoe/mini excavator operation and 2+ years in loader operation, plus ability to read prints and utility sketches. This non-exempt role offers hourly pay and requires the ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• One (1+) plus years of experience in backhoe/mini excavator operation is required.
• Two (2+) plus years of demonstrated experience in operating a loader is required.
• Experience reading basic prints and Underground Facility Location Sketch is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maneuvers, and navigates heavy equipment (backhoes, loaders, etc) at our asphalt plant in Bellingham
• Uses either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes
• Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards and communicates abnormal working conditions to appropriate parties
• Provides mid-level laborer functions including hand digging with a shovel, setting up traffic control, entry level equipment operations, placing fiber, loading materials, etc. on various safety sensitive utility construction sites
• Proficient with utility print and map reading
• Has performed at least 6 months of independent operating of various equipment (directional drill, mini); knows all safety regulations with basic operating skills
• Meets company and customer specifications for all trench or backhoe jobs
• Exposes underground utilities manually
• Conducts post-job quality checks
• Cleans, checks fluid levels and conducts a visual inspection of equipment to assure your equipment is performing at optimum safety and the required paperwork
• Communicates with supervisor daily to turn in required paperwork
• Perform other tasks as required

Skills

Backhoe operation

Loader operation

Read prints

Map reading

Physical labor

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Communication

English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Peak Utility Infrastructure is seeking an Operator - Loader for our asphalt plant in Bellingham. The role requires operating backhoes, loaders, and related equipment, with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in backhoe/mini excavator operation and 2+ years in loader operation, plus ability to read prints and utility sketches. This non-exempt role offers hourly pay and requires the ability to work in a team environment.