Operator - Columbia City, IN

Quanta Services, Inc.; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

Defined career path

Competitive wages

Job summary

Quanta Services, Inc. is seeking an Operator in Columbia City, Indiana. The role involves operating heavy machinery like excavators and backhoes, while ensuring safety in outdoor construction settings. Candidates must hold a valid Class A CDL and be physically capable of demanding tasks.

Successful applicants will receive competitive wages, paid training, and a defined career path. Join our team and be part of a company that values safety and teamwork in the installation of underground utilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class A CDL.
• DOT Medical Card required.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, backhoes, and other machinery in construction.
• Maintain and inspect equipment as required.
• Digs, spreads, and levels dirt, gravel, or sand.

Skills

Operating power equipment

Physical endurance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excavators

Backhoes

Jackhammers

Job description

About this Role

IFSInfraSourceis looking for an operator to join our team! Operators work with a team to safely install and replace underground utilities. Duties for an Operator include working in an outdoor construction setting doing physically demanding work. Operatorsutilizevarious construction equipment andassistscraft workers in performing their assigned duties.

What You'll Do

• Operates power equipment such as excavators, backhoes andfront endloaders to excavate or move dirt, rock, sand,graveland other materials.
• Pusheslevers and depresses pedals to move machine, to lower, push/pull bucket into material and to lift,swingand dump contents of shovel into truck or stockpileor topower jackhammer.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Inspectsandmaintainsequipment asrequired.
• May drive machine towork place, lift and move materials and objects, andoperateaccording to signals from others.
• Digs, spreads andlevelsdirt,gravelor sand;and,mixes, pours and spreads concrete and asphalt using hand tools.
• Performs a variety of machine and non-machine tasks such as removing forms, placing pipe in trench, jack hammering and tapping.
• Exercise proper care,maintenanceand operation of company equipment.
• Work harmoniously,cooperativelyand courteously with othersat all times.

What You'll Bring

• Must hold a valid Class A CDL
• DOT Medical Card
• Pass Pre-Employment drug screen and background check
• Must be able to stand or walk forlong periodswith repeated lifting (Up to 50 lbs.), kneeling, crawling,climbingand reaching
• High school Diploma or equivalent

What You'll Get

• Paid on-the-job technical and professional training
• Defined career path for future growth
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits including Retirement Plan

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.