Reports To: Construction Project Manager/Senior Construction Project Manager
Employment Status: Non-exempt, Hourly
Job Summary: The position of Operator consists of various responsibilities for placing conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduit sections (install couplers) as directed, place anchors, pedestals, vaults, etc. to complete construction tasks. The position also consists of safely and efficiently operating heavy and light duty equipment, hand tools, power tools of all types, as well as cleaning and preparing sites, digging trenches, and cleaning up rubble and other debris.
Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
Competently operate equipment, loading/unloading of equipment, materials and supplies needed for daily work.
Must assist leadership (Superintendent and/or Foreman) with all duties.
Must be able to operate excavation and backfill equipment, jackhammers, core drills, concrete saws, and other miscellaneous equipment safely.
Hand dig with shovels, picks, digging bars to expose located utilities, access u/g vaults and pedestals, and complete trenches.
Place conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduits sections (install couplers) as directed, place anchors, pedestal, vaults, etc. to complete construction tasks.
Fully restore worksite at completion of work, refill trenches and holes, tamp soil, replant any plants or shrubs that were disturbed during our construction, place temporary asphalt on streets where excavations have been performed.
When required and if appropriately licensed and authorized, drive or operate construction equipment used on the jobsite to complete daily work assignments.
Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use.
Capable of working in all temperatures and climates.
Able to perform physical tasks for the entire assigned work shift.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements:
0 – 3 Years of Experience
High school or equivalent education
Valid Driver’s License
Previous experience and knowledge of underground utility construction.
Subject to pre-employment drug test and MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) Report.
Ability to operate all equipment safely and productively.
Knowledge and understanding of reading drawings and ability to follow specifications.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with crew, leadership, and clients positively.
Function effectively as an integral part of a team.
Must be able to meet physical demands of the position.
Work safely in all conditions.
Must be available to travel overnight to various sites as required.
All work is performed at remote locations; driving and sitting are required.
All work is outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions.
Stand and walk lengthy distances (1+) miles over uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
Lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
Advanced knowledge of the construction industry.
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.
