Traveling Backhoe Operator- Utility Construction

Push-Inc; Eagle River (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

401K with Company Match

Competitive pay, weekly checks

Paid PTO and Holidays

Bonus Potential

Training & Advancement Opportunities

In-house CDL Program

Unlimited Referral Bonus Program

Apprenticeship Opportunities

Job summary

PUSH, Inc is seeking a Traveling Backhoe Operator for utility construction. The role requires field experience with digging around utilities and operating heavy equipment such as backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, and track hoe.

You will train coworkers and perform basic labor tasks as needed, while traveling to job sites and maintaining equipment. Must be able to read prints and schematics, work outdoors in varying weather, and travel away from home for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Field experience with digging around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Experience operating utility construction equipment including backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to read prints.

Responsibilities

• Field experience with digging operations around utilities.
• Perform daily maintenance on construction equipment.
• Operate equipment including backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe.
• Excavate safely around existing utilities.
• Train and assist coworkers learning to operate equipment.
• Perform routine labor and assist with setup and material placement.
• Transport equipment to job sites with tow vehicle.
• Support all job aspects including basic labor tasks.

Skills

Field experience digging

Prints & schematics reading

Mentor teammates

Backhoe operation

Mini excavator operation

Cable plow operation

Track hoe operation

Outdoor work

Tools

Backhoe

Mini excavator

Cable plow

Track hoe

Job description

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Traveling Backhoe Operator- Utility Construction

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2999

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating assigned equipment used to install fiber-optic cable, copper cable, coaxial cable, single and three-phase power cable and possibly sewer or water facilities. This position will assist with all aspects of the job requiring operation of both smaller and larger scale heavy equipment along with possible or occasional basic labor duties. Must have field experience digging with heavy equipment preferably around utilities in rural and urban areas, experience reading prints and schematics and the ability to train and mentor other team members.

PUSH, Inc. is a privately owned premier communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, WI. who has been providing telecom infrastructure to connect people globally for 50 years through its dedicated team members who have integrity and continually strive for excellence.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

• Ability to work outdoors and to work in all types of outdoor weather.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, carry, and lift as needed.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing skilled movement.
• Ability to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time.
• 100% Field.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Field experience with digging operations in rural and urban areas around utilities.
• Responsible for daily maintenance on construction equipment used.
• Ability to operate equipment, including but not limited to backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe.
• Successfully excavate around existing utilities.
• Provide training and assistance to co-workers learning to be operators.
• Perform routine labor (potholing, set-up of equipment, conduit/duct/cable placement, set pedestals) as required.
• Drive tow vehicle hauling equipment to and around job site.
• Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• Work Experience: This person should have demonstrated field experience with digging operations around utilities in rural and urban areas. Must have experience operating utility construction equipment including but not limited to backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe.
• Industry Knowledge:General knowledge of utility construction procedures, including print reading. In addition, have knowledge of or be familiar with all procedures and associated tools and equipment necessary to install underground utilities in the most effective, safe, and profitable manner.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License, Class A CDL preferred.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings.
• Demonstrated field experience operating backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe around utilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Abide all company and manufacturer safety procedures and industry safety standards, in addition to attending mandatory safety meetings.

Benefits of Joining the PUSH Team:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability – Industry Leading!
• Free Teladoc, No-Cost Care Options
• 401K with Company Match up to 3%
• Competitive pay, weekly checks
• Paid PTO and Holidays
• Bonus Potential
• Training & Advancement Opportunities
• Apprenticeship Opportunities
• In-house CDL Program
• Unlimited Referral Bonus Program
• And Much More!

Push, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOC/M/F/D/V)