Operator II- CDL-A- Division

Description

• Uses either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
• Clean, Grease, checks fluid levels and conducts a visual inspection of equipment to assure your equipment is performing at optimum safety and the required paperwork.
• Meets company and customer specifications for all trench or backhoe jobs.
• Operates, maneuvers, navigates, or drives vehicles or mechanized equipment or passenger vehicles.
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards and communicates abnormal working conditions to appropriate parties.
• Maintains paperwork during the day including DVIR and driver’s log book.
• Operates truck in a manner that ensures compliance with all applicable company, state and federal safety regulations.
• Provides mid-level laborer functions including hand digging with a shovel, setting up traffic control, equipment operations, loading materials, etc. on various safety sensitive utility construction sites.
• Exposes underground utilities manually.
• Working alongside with another team member taking hand signals to safely excavate a site.
• Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Follows required company and DOT reporting procedures.
• Follows 811 digging laws and company’s safe digging practices.
• Ensures the truck has current licenses, tags, permits, and proof of insurance.

Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling.
• Class A CDL Required.
• Has performed at least 6 months of independent operating of various equipment (directional drill, mini); knows all safety regulations with basic operating skills.
• Two (2+) plus years of demonstrated experience in dry utilities preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.
• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers.
• Utilizes defensive driving practices.
• Proficient with utility print and map reading.
• Maintain valid Commercial Driver’s License CDL Class A.
• Three (3+) plus years’ experience in a construction role is required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift.
• Experience reading basic prints and Underground Facility Location Sketch is preferred.
• One (1+) plus years of experience digging and working around underground utilities is required.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy.
• One (1+) plus years of experience in backhoe/mini excavator operation is required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance