OSP Fiber - Heavy Equipment Operator

Nextlink Internet; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nextlink Internet is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Springtown, TX to support FTTH and ROW fiber projects. You will operate heavy equipment, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safety and quality on job sites.

The role involves loading and transporting gear, inspecting work, and following leadership instructions in a fast-paced outdoor environment. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, prior heavy equipment experience, and the ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Recent outdoor work experience in all seasons.
• Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for FTTH and ROW fiber projects.
• Maintain equipment and report issues.
• Load, unload, and secure heavy equipment; inspect completed work.
• Follow safety and quality control requirements on site.
• Communicate clearly with team and leadership.

Skills

Hand tools

Heavy equipment

Outdoor weather

Equipment operation experience

Team oriented

Safety conscious

Drug screen & background

DOT Medical Card

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## OSP Fiber - Heavy Equipment OperatorApply: Springtown, TX: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR100656**Company Overview**We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.Responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment for utility trenching and backfill.**Essential Functions:***Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Operate heavy equipment for FTTH and ROW fiber projects* Maintain the equipment in working order and report any issues* Implement and follow through with job instructions provided by leadership* Ensure safety and quality control requirements at your sites* Responsible for loading, unloading, chain binding, and transporting heavy equipment* Inspect completed work to ensure all work is done professionally* Analyzing situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action* Communicating orally and in writing* Other duties as assigned**Skills:*** Work with basic hand tools* Ability to lift/pull heavy equipment* Comfortable with working in the outdoor elements through all seasons* Must have past job experience operating heavy equipment* Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast paced environment* Must have a team-oriented mentality and be safety conscious* Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check* Must be able to obtain a DOT Medical Card**Education and Experience:*** High school diploma or GED equivalent required* Recent experience working in the outdoor elements through all seasons**Work Environment/Hazards:*** Working in outdoor elements such as cold, hot, precipitation, and wind* In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles* Use of heavy machinery* High noise level* Use of PPE**Physical Demands:*** Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day* Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of 50 pounds or more* Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.* Frequently required to use hand and power tools**Working Hours/Days*** Monday through Friday (possible weekends on occasion)* Full Time* Overtime as needed**Travel Requirements:*** 50% travel required* Overnight as needed Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Referral program* Vision insurance**Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):**Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.