Operator

Henkels & McCoy; City of Utica (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking utility construction firm in a field-based role that offers daily travel to various job sites across Central New York State. This position involves operating heavy equipment such as backhoes and excavators for the installation and maintenance of underground utilities. With a strong commitment to safety and a culture that values your contributions, this company provides a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact. If you are passionate about construction and ready to embrace a rewarding career, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience with heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Valid motor vehicle operator license; CDL A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for installation and maintenance of underground utilities.
• Perform daily maintenance of equipment and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Construction Knowledge

Excavation Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Backhoes

Excavators

Dozers

Directional Bore Machines

Job description

Overview

Henkels & McCoy is an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure construction and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, Henkels & McCoy adapts over 95 years of experience to the dynamic and evolving infrastructure needs of today. Henkels & McCoy has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry. H&M is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier.

Job Summary:

This position is a field-based role and will travel daily to job sites in Central New York State. Current job sites are: Mayfield NY, Lowville NY, Middletown NY and Sidney NY.

Responsibilities

• Operates various equipment including backhoes, excavators, dozers, plows, trenchers and/or directional bore machines for the installation or maintenance of underground utilities, and other duties as directed by foreman.
• Operators are expected to embrace H&M’s safety culture including safe operation of equipment, appropriate PPE, and participating in daily and weekly safety talks.
• Operators will be directed in placing or maintaining underground utilities. This could include but is not limited to digging around existing utilities, placing conduit, placing handholes, placing manholes, backfilling & compacting.
• Operators will be responsible for daily maintenance of equipment such as maintaining fluids, greasing equipment as required, and other routine maintenance as necessary.
• Operators are required to be familiar with OSHA Regulations regarding trench safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience with construction, excavation, and related heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator license with a CDL A license preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Starting Hourly rate is $37.24 (with CDL-A).

Henkels and McCoy is a Union Employer.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.