Mini Excavator Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position assists with the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground infrastructure to include conduits, fiber optic cable, coax, and other relevant construction equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Set forth below is a list of the essential duties and responsibilities (or "essential functions") of this position.

• Assists with the installation of underground conduit, handholes, pedestals, cabinets, and row markers as part of the overall construction application to install cables. Methods include trenching, plowing, sawing, digging and horizontal drilling.
• Assists with the placement of underground pipes, innerducts, and vaults as part of the overall construction application to install cables.
• Conducts potholing (construction method that includes vacuum excavation) of utilities in work areas.
• Ability to operate crew vehicles, vacuum excavation equipment, conduit trailers, air compressors, backhoe/mini excavator/plow/directional drill and other tools and equipment normally used in underground construction activities.
• Pulls diverse types of conduit and cables.
• Performs traffic control flagging duties for roads and highways as needed.
• Ensure company assets are properly and continuously maintained in excellent operating condition while secured safely.
• Accurately completes activity reports and all other documentation pertaining to work assignments.
• Ability to load and transport heavy equipment to and from assigned jobsites.
• Assists with surveying jobs sites while considering all safety measures to ensure a safe working environment for associates, public and property.
• Stays familiar with proper safety equipment and the proper use of the equipment and installation.
• Follows OSHA, NESC, and Company safety regulations and precautions when completing assigned work.

Other duties and/or responsibilities not specifically set forth above may, however, be assigned as needed. Whenever practicable and, in accordance with legal guidelines, reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable an otherwise qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition, set forth below is a non-exhaustible list of requirements that are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary to perform this position. Whenever practicable and, in accordance with legal guidelines, reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable an otherwise qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Prior training and knowledge in construction or the directional drilling industry is desired, but not required.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a safe driving record. If no CDL, you must be able to obtain one within 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) and a CLASS A within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• May be required to workday, evening or night schedules, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends and out-of-town assignments as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Horizontal drilling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road