Skilled Utility Construction Equipment Operator

Sellenriek Energy; California; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellenriek Energy in California is seeking an Equipment Operator to run excavators, plows, dozers, trenchers, skid steers, and hydro-vacs on utility projects.

You will load and unload equipment, assist in digging and trenching, read maps and blueprints, follow OSHA and company safety guidelines, and document daily reports. A valid Class A license and 1 year of heavy equipment experience are required; apprenticeships and OSHA 10 are preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment in utility construction or a related field.
• Ability to read and understand utility maps, blueprints, and job plans.
• Possess good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate at least one piece of equipment we utilize on the job.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of heavy equipment such as excavators, plows, dozers, trenchers, skid steers, and hydro-vacs.
• Load and unload equipment from trailers safely.
• Perform digging, trenching, grading, and backfilling for utility installation.
• Use utility locating tools to identify and avoid existing underground utilities.
• Hand dig around existing utilities when necessary.
• Follow all OSHA, DOT, and company safety guidelines; use PPE and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Verbal communication

Reading maps/blueprints

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational school training or apprenticeship

OSHA 10

Job description

Sellenriek Energy in California is seeking an Equipment Operator to run excavators, plows, dozers, trenchers, skid steers, and hydro-vacs on utility projects.

You will load and unload equipment, assist in digging and trenching, read maps and blueprints, follow OSHA and company safety guidelines, and document daily reports. A valid Class A license and 1 year of heavy equipment experience are required; apprenticeships and OSHA 10 are preferred.