Operator - Utilities Construction - Northern WI

Five Star Infrastructure Services, dBA InterCon/Five Star Energy Services/M&C Utility; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Infrastructure Services is seeking a safety‑minded Equipment Operator in Wisconsin to support underground utility installation projects. You will operate heavy machinery, review blueprints, locate underground services, and assist with pipe and cable placement.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and a Class A CDL. You must be willing to travel, able to bend, kneel, stand and walk for long periods, lift 20+ pounds regularly, and communicate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Class A CDL required.
• Willing to travel.
• Able to bend/kneel/stand/walk for long periods.
• Lift/push/pull 20+ pounds regularly.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience operating rubber tire tractor.
• Experience operating other machines (i.e., backhoes, skid loaders, dozers, sidebooms, vibratory plow) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures while operating heavy machinery.
• Locate underground utilities before work.
• Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
• Operate machines for placement/removal of dirt and debris.
• Guide/install pipe and cable using machinery.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment.
• Assist Laborers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Willing to travel

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Rubber tire tractor

Backhoes

Skid loader

Dozer

Sidebooms

Vibratory plow

Job description

Essential Job Duties

• Follow safety procedures while operating various heavy machinery as related to each job.
• Locate underground utility services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
• Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
• Utilize different machines for placement and removal of dirt/debris.
• Use machinery to guide and install pipe and cable.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with Laborer jobs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Class A CDL required
• Must be willing to travel
• Must be able to bend/kneel/stand/walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift/push/pull 20+ pounds regularly
• Must have strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience operating rubber tire tractor
• Experience operating other machines (IE backhoes, skid loaders, dozers, sidebooms, vibratory plow etc.) preferred