Equipment Operator

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate equipment on various jobsites including but not limited to:  Cable Plow, Tractor Backhoe, Mini Excavator, Skid/Track Loader, Directional Drill & Vacuum Excavator

• Install and maintain underground fiber optic and other telecommunications cabling service lines.

• Restore and/or landscape disturbed areas of the jobsite.

• Dig pits, trenches and potholes as directed by job plan including when crossing utilities either by hand and or by use of appropriate mechanical tools.

• Site set-up and clean-up.

• Load, unload & properly tie-down and secure tools, materials and equipment.

• Set up safety perimeter using signage, cones and safety barriers (may include traffic direction).

• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.*

*These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 definition of essential job functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent.  However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be experienced with Digging & Plowing equipment and understand their capabilities and limitations.

• Ability to follow instructions.

• Basic ability to use small tools/hand tools.

• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules and operating instructions.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record - Unrestricted Class A CDL strongly preferred.

• Must have good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Must be very safety conscientious.

• Must be able to effectively communicate with crew, customers and vendors.

• May be required to work overtime: after regular business hours, weekends, or be on emergency on-call as needed.

• Travel will be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Previous construction experience or utility construction experience.

• Ability to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities.