Equipment Operator – Utilities Excavator Operator
Job Summary:
The Utilities Excavator Operator is a key role within our construction and maintenance team, responsible for operating a variety of specialized equipment with the primary focus on excavators. This position plays a critical role in installing, maintaining, and repairing utility infrastructure for broadband services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operation of Equipment: Safely and efficiently operate a wide range of heavy and intermediate construction equipment, including but not limited to excavators, backhoes, end loaders, skid steers, trenchers, tapping machines, boring machines, horizontal directional drills, and vacuum trucks.
Utility Work: Engage in various forms of utility work including maintaining, repairing, and constructing underground and above-ground facilities for broadband utilities.
Right-of-Way MOT (Maintenance of Traffic): Perform all necessary right-of-way maintenance including flagging, temporary barricades, and re-routing of traffic as necessary to ensure safe working conditions and minimum disruption to the public.
Restoration Work: Conduct all types of restoration activities such as asphalt and concrete repair, landscape restoration, and general site cleanup to ensure the work area is returned to its original condition.
Quality Assurance: Perform duties according to industry standards and company policies to ensure the work is completed to a high-quality standard. Verify measurements, alignments, and depths of excavations and structures to ensure compliance with project specifications.
Communication: Coordinate with field supervisors, project managers, and other team members to report progress and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the course of the work.
Safety Compliance: Adhere to all occupational health and safety guidelines, including wearing all required personal protective equipment. Ensure that equipment is in proper working condition before each use.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment, specifically excavators
- Valid operator's licenses and certifications, as required
- Strong understanding of civil construction, utility installation and general construction principles
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction plans
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying weather conditions
Work Environment:
This position requires the ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions and involves a moderate level of physical activity, including lifting, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
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This job description provides an overview but is not all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change as per business needs.