Utility Operator

Empire Pipe Services; North Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Utility Operators to join their team in beautiful Minnesota. This role offers the chance to work outdoors across diverse landscapes while operating specialized equipment. Ideal candidates will bring a positive attitude, teamwork spirit, and a self-starter mentality. With in-house training and a supportive environment, you will thrive in a community-focused setting while enjoying competitive wages and benefits. If you are ready to embrace the challenges of the seasons and contribute to a dedicated team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Vacation

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement account

Flexible working hours in the winter

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and teamwork mentality are essential.
• Basic computer skills and mechanical inclination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment, ensuring proper management.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift heavy loads.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Basic Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Self-starter mentality

Education

Commercial Driver's License (Class B)

Job description

Utility Operator: Looking for Utility Operators to work in Metro and Rural Minnesota as well as outlying areas. Preferred Experience (but not required) in operating larger vehicles that contain robotic equipment that require a Class B driver's license. Please apply even if knowledge-based requirements are not fully met. Looking for future team members to have a positive attitude and a self-starter mentality and enjoy working outside in Minnesota's four seasons. (Employees are not required to work within extreme weather conditions, i.e., extreme cold.) Being a successful utility operator/team member on one of our crews is dependent on the proper managing and maintenance of the equipment which utilizes a variety of skills such as being mechanically inclined, familiarity and cognitive operation of computers, proficiency in the ability to read and write, and the ability to communicate clearly. Because of the specialized nature of our work, we do much of our training in-house. Please note this position is located in Mankato, MN, about 1 hour southwest of the Twin Cities metro area. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is interested in living in a smaller community and still be able to make good wages while having most amenities available as in a larger metro area.

Benefits:

• Vacation
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement account
• Flexible working hours in the winter

Requirements:

• Positive attitude
• Teamwork mentality
• Self-starter

Preferred Requirements:

• Commercial Driver's License (minimum of Class B)
• Basic Computer Skills
• Mechanically inclined

Physical Requirements: To be able to lift 50-75 lbs on a regular basis and to cope with several variations of weather that come from the four seasons of Minnesota and the four-state area.

Hours:

• Generally 40 hr weeks or more
• Start time ranges depending on the location of the worksite.
• Generally start no earlier than 6:00 am and no later than 8:00 am.
• Requirements of the job will require the need to work after hours from time to time.
• Generally do not work weekends.
• Job will require staying overnight in hotel or motel accommodations approx. 25% of the time.