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Equipment Operator
Ace Electric Danville, VA
$57k-69k (estimate)
Full Time | Specialty Trade in Construction 5 Months Ago
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Ace Electric is Hiring an Equipment Operator Near Danville, VA

Our Mission is to Identify, Hire, Train and Retain the very best people! Could that be you?

Join the Ace Electric team for opportunities to work with the best team and build your career with Ace University!

Since our inception in Valdosta, GA in 1975, Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including: commercial, mission critical, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, correctional facilities, hospitality, military bases, retail and others. In the past 15 years, locations have been added in Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, Jackson, TN, Statesboro, GA, Sanford, NC and Plain City, OH. Ace offers fabrication services, hard bid, design-build, negotiated contracts and fee-based work. We have the resources, professional staff and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down!

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
  • 401k with Match
  • Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more!

General Summary:

The Equipment Operator may also serve as an Electrical Helper and is responsible for working hand in hand with skilled electricians on job sites to assist with trenching, excavating and installing underground electrical system materials into trench or excavation. May spend time working under the supervision of skilled electricians in the practice of bending and installing conduit and wire as well as other electrical construction activities related to site work.

Preferred Job Skills:

  • Able to maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
  • OSHA 10 Hour, CPR, and First Aid trained.
  • Able to maintain high levels of productivity, meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
  • Must be an effective and professional communicator.

Mandatory Hiring Requirements:

References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities: 

  • Operates Mini Excavator at high skill level.
  • Operates Skid Steer at high skill level.
  • Operates riding Trencher at high skill level.
  • Operates trench and plate compactors at high skill level.
  • Digs trenches by use of hand tools and equipment.
  • Maintains a safe work environment, follow all safety guidelines.
  • Keeps equipment maintained daily.
  • Helps in securing, relocating and organizing materials, small tools and equipment from and to appropriate storage areas.
  • Keeps work area and equipment clean by collecting and disposing of scrap, excess materials and refuse.
  • Keeps equipment, tools and material clean and organized.
  • Assists in pulling wire, lifting, shoveling, raking, hoisting and positioning materials.
  • Assists in placing and burying underground conduit.
  • Performs basic underground conduit installations under close supervision.
  • Assists with electrical installations, connections and terminations under close supervision as needed.
  • Reads and interprets site drawings and site electrical drawings.
  • Reads and interprets equipment maintenance manuals.
  • Reads and interprets grade stakes and layout stakes.

Position Requirements:

  • License: Commercial Driver’s License Class “A” preferred.
  • DOT Medical Certificate according to the requirements in 49 CFR 391.41-49 if a Class A Driver's license is held.
  • Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Experience: The individual must have at least one year of heavy equipment operation or related work experience in this industry and/or must have the combination of training and experience which provides the requisite skills, and competency for this job.

Working Conditions:

  • Job requires working in all-weather elements; heat, cold, rain, or snow, depending on job location and time of year.
  • Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
  • Job requires employee to have required personal tools with him at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.).
  • Work from all types of ladders and be able to transport/relocate ladders unassisted.
  • Employee’s personal weight with tools cannot exceed the rated weight capacity of ladders used.
  • Perform work at various heights, up to 90 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial work platforms, cat walks and other safe work areas.
  • Work in restricted or confined areas such as switch gear-rooms, manholes, utility tunnels and crawl spaces.
  • Must wear all personal protective equipment as required
  • Must be able to regularly work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required. Night shifts, weekends, and travel/out-of-town work is required.

Required Physical/Mental Functions:

  • Positively identify colors of wire and other items as required.
  • Comprehension of construction drawings, schematics and specifications.
  • Bend conduit using hand benders.
  • Must have the ability to safely use required power tools.
  • Must be able to safely operate construction equipment (trencher, forklift, aerial work platforms, etc.).
  • Capable of digging trenches, using of hand tools or power equipment.
  • Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
  • Operate two handed tools as required. Cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, etc.
  • Operate company truck with manual and automatic transmission.
  • Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work site directions, and written instructions.
  • Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
  • Able to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • Tolerant to prolonged standing and movement on foot.
  • Climb ladders (all types).
  • Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers. Completing overhead work for full day assignments.
  • Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to gain access to all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but acceptable for use.
  • Must be able to secure tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-Free Workplace Program Statement:

Ace Electric, Inc. provides a Drug-Free Workplace and prohibits the presence of certain items and substances on project or company premises and property and prohibits project and company personnel and others from reporting to work, working or being present on project or company premises while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or other unauthorized substances, or with measurable quantity of alcohol, illegal drugs or other unauthorized substances present in the body. Ace Electric, Inc. abides by their Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy as part of its commitment to safety and quality.

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Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Specialty Trade in Construction

SALARY

$57k-69k (estimate)

POST DATE

11/16/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

04/22/2024

WEBSITE

aceelectric.net

HEADQUARTERS

LIHUE, HI

SIZE

50 - 100

TYPE

Private

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Specialty Trade in Construction

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