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Job Title: Operator I, II, III
Department: Construction
Reports To: Construction Manager
Employment Status: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Primary Location: City, State

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing team. The Operator will be responsible for safely operating many types of construction equipment to dig around existing utilities. We are looking for experienced individuals with knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry. 

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
•Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures near active utilities.
•Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
•Utilize different machines for placement and removal of dirt/debris.
•Utilize machinery to guide and install cable.
•Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
•Responsible for regular maintenance and care of the assigned heavy equipment, produce any documentation needed for each job, daily communication with managers is a must.
•Loads and hauls the machine if appropriately licensed.
•Drives, sets up, and breaks down safely and efficiently.
•Have knowledge of shoring systems and how to use them
•Rigging and setting of structures
•Along with operating must be willing to assist in other activities such as but not limited to:
-Placement of conduit in open trenches
-Proofing conduits
-Potholing existing utilities
-Forming and pouring of concrete
-Placement of asphalt
•Avoids any marked utilities and implements all precautions to prevent utility strikes.
•Communicates with supervisors for job details.
•Before the equipment is utilized, walks path to ensure all utilities have been located and develops a plan for going above or below each utility or obstacle in the path.
•Inspects and maintains job equipment.
•Adheres to all company policies, procedures, standards, and safety rules.
•Travel overnight to various sites as requested.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
•High school diploma or equivalent required.
•Valid Driver's License (unrestricted) with acceptable driving record
•Pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR
•At least 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment near active utilities.
•Ability to operate an asphalt roller, skid steer, backhoe, mini excavator, vacuum truck, bore machine, and other heavy equipment.
•Must be able to operate the equipment safely.
•Read and understand plans and specifications.
•Must follow all OSHA, ANSI standards, as well as company rules & regulations.
•Knowledge of basic computer skills.
•Experience and knowledge of basic shoring methods

Physical Demands and Work Environment
•Must be able and willing to work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
•Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
•Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery
•Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
•Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds
•Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting
•Must be able to stand, walk, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time
•Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear

Desired Qualifications:
•Possession of a commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement or a willingness to obtain the license
•DOT Medical Card or a willingness to obtain one

An Operator I, II, or III title differentiation lies in the experience and/or skill level of the individual.

Company Profile:

WhiteCo, a Congruex company
Founded in 1995, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin-based White Construction (WhiteCo) is a self-perform telecom construction company specializing in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) and fiber optic interconnects/long hauls, while also having strong aerial, splicing, and cutover capabilities. WhiteCo has an outstanding reputation of providing turnkey design and construction services throughout the Midwest to a diverse client base.

WhiteCo offers a full suite of benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) savings starting on day one, paid holidays, paid time off, and is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.

Congruex
Congruex was formed in 2017 to take advantage of historic demand for digital connectivity. The digital networks we design and build for our clients enable everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.  Few companies in our industry can operate at scale and self-perform services like our multinational team. Our clients choose Congruex to deliver turnkey digital networks under a single platform. Our unified vision is to become the best end-to-end provider of network design and build services in the U.S.

We are the One Congruex Family. We are building tomorrow, together.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.