CDL Operator II - New Con

The Operator II is a valued member of a 2-4-person construction crew, has full knowledge of operations, and is an expert in heavy equipment. Operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner as required for placing utilities to new and existing residential homes, multifamily and commercial units. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, trenchers, backhoes, loaders, and other pieces of equipment. (A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for this position).

- Operates, maneuvers, navigates, or drives vehicles or mechanized equipment or passenger vehicles.

- Uses either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.

- Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

- Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards and communicates abnormal working conditions to appropriate parties.

- Provides mid-level laborer functions including hand digging with a shovel, setting up traffic control, equipment operations, loading materials, etc. on various safety sensitive utility construction sites.

- Has performed at least 6 months of independent operating of various equipment (directional drill, mini); knows all safety regulations with basic operating skills.

- Meets company and customer specifications for all trench or backhoe jobs.

- Operates truck in a manner that ensures compliance with all applicable company, state and federal safety regulations.

- Maintains paperwork during the day including DVIR and driver's log book.

- Ensures the truck has current licenses, tags, permits, and proof of insurance.

- Clean, Grease, checks fluid levels and conducts a visual inspection of equipment to assure your equipment is performing at optimum safety and the required paperwork.

- Working alongside with another team member taking hand signals to safely excavate a site.

- Follows 811 digging laws and company's safe digging practices.

- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift.

- Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling.

- Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.

- Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers.

- Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy.

- English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.

- One (1+) plus years of experience in backhoe/mini excavator operation is required.

- One (1+) plus years of experience digging and working around underground utilities is required.

- Two (2+) plus years of demonstrated experience in dry utilities preferred.

- Three (3+) plus years' experience in a construction role is required.

- Experience reading basic prints and Underground Facility Location Sketch is preferred.

- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.