Job Position:  Traveling Operator

Purpose: Under the direction of the project lead you facilitate the construction scope of electrical construction projects. Utilize an in depth understanding of Knobelsdorff processes and procedures to ensure projects are completed accurately, on-time.

Responsibilities

• Willingness to assist with other aspects of electrical construction when operating work has been completed.
• Experience with Skid-Steer, heavy equipment experience is a plus, (ex. Bulldozer, Excavator, Forklift), machinery, power tools and hand tools.
• Ability to perform civil work including trenching, digging, and running conduit.
• Experience preparing, loading, transporting, and unloading materials to facilitate construction daily.
• Knowledge of current civil construction best practices.
• Experience with the interpretation of drawings, current construction methods, material ordering, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to train apprentices and other team members.
• Competency in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our project system.
• Ability to create/view a site layout from construction drawings.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time, out of town, and work unpredictable hours.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply!
• Eagerness to advance to the next level and assist in the growth of the team.
• Good critical thinking skills and the capability to troubleshoot and make logical project-minded decisions.
• Knowledge of electrical construction.
• Self-starter and team player.
• Must be available to travel extensively (up to 100%) within regional states, including overnight stays for up to weeks at a time if required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that represents a history of safe & competent driving.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Class A CDL Preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
• Must be capable of working in inclement conditions to include extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be physically capable of manually digging & back-filling holes and trenches.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.

• Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970or via email at HR@KEway.com.

Why Work for Knobelsdorff

In the early 1980s, in a small garage on a plot of family-owned land, Knobelsdorff Enterprises began. At the beginning KE was a small operation, serving local agricultural and industrial facilities. Three decades of hard work, and a commitment to excellence has grown KE into four divisions. Teamwork, and dedication to our core values has expanded our operations nationwide and have grown to surpass 200 employees. We continue to grow, and drive success with the same steadfast dedication, and core values since the start. Join us today!

• We offer our employees a career with plenty of room to grow. We offer customizable training programs, and educational stipends so employees can continue to develop.
• Great benefits with a wide selection of options to choose from. Our benefit package includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid health, dental, life, long-term disability, vacation, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
• We offer an unparalleled culture that allows employees a work/home balance that fits their lifestyle choices. We have paid vacation based on years of service, as well as unpaid vacation to meet your own work/life balance choices.
• We have full time work booked years in advance to offer you sustainable employment.
• For more about our culture visit our careers page at https://www.knobelsdorffenterprises.com/careers

EEO

Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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