Underground Power and Communications Equipment Operator - Michels Underground Cable, Inc

Michels Corporation; Spirit Lake (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is hiring an Underground Power and Communications Equipment Operator in Spirit Lake, IA. This role involves operating heavy machinery for underground construction projects, contributing to reliable energy and communication systems. Join a family-owned company that emphasizes quality, safety, and employee development, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Training investment of $5,000 per employee annually

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of operator experience with mini-excavators, backhoes, or dozers.
• Willingness to work under union agreements.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment like mini-excavators and backhoes for underground construction projects.
• Move materials and equipment throughout the job site.

Skills

Operator experience

Maneuvering heavy equipment

Safety promotion

Education

Valid driver's license

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

Underground Power and Communications Equipment Operator - Michels Underground Cable, Inc

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Installing underground cables for power transmission, power distribution, renewable energy and communication networks is a necessary step in hardening the electrical grid, delivering reliable communication networks, and integrating renewable energy into our existing systems. Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is one of the most trusted underground line and duct bank contractors in the United States. We do it all – from directly burying or installing protective casing for solid and stranded conductors and copper, fiber optic and coaxial cable. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Underground Cable, Inc. can change yours.

An Equipment Operator performs any combination of the following duties on telecommunications deenergized buried power construction projects; maneuvering, navigating, and operating equipment. Operators use heavy equipment such as mini-excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, and dozers to move materials and equipment throughout the job site.

Why Michels Underground Cable, Inc.?

• Customers trust us to build cables that will be out of sight, but in high demand
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We perform challenging, meaningful work that improves the world
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title
• We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.
  
  

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You cringe when you hear: “Because that’s the way we’ve always done it.”
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available
• You want to work to make a difference in people’s lives
  
  

What it takes?

• 6 months to 1 year of operator experience with mini-excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, or dozers.
• Willingness to work under a union collective bargaining agreement
• A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record
• A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain
• Travel Required
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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