**Heavy Equipment Operator CDL A Preferred**

**Location:** Chicago, IL, United States

**Job ID:** R8820

**Job Status:** Full-Time

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**Job Summary:**

You are an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven ability to work alongside crew members in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project quality to help build telecommunications networks. Youre a team player who ensures the well-being of others and lends a hand where needed. This position provides opportunity for a diverse career path and longevity with an industry leading Telecommunications company.

Join Ledcor Technical Services in the Chicago market today!**Essential Responsibilities:**

* Safe and efficient operation of excavators, backhoes, trenchers, dozers, cable plows, etc.

* Provide light maintenance and routine service to equipment

* Operates equipment, hand tools and lifts heavy items (up to 50 pounds)

* Reads underground utility locates and ensures safe digging practices are always being adhered to

* Maintains a healthy and safe work environment for the crew, the public, the customer, and Ledcor

* Works as a part of an overhead telecom line crew and assists with restoring job sites back to their original state

**Qualifications:**

* 2 years of experience in Heavy Equipment operation

* A valid CDL A license with a tanker endorsement is preferred

* Must successfully complete a criminal background check, pre-access drug and alcohol screenings

* Experience with safely operating a variety of large and small power equipment, light vehicles and properly tow/back-up trailers

**Work Conditions:**

* Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)

**Additional Information:**

**Company Description**

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

**Employment Equity**

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

View our full Inclusion & Diversity statement .

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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**Date Posted**

Mar 3, 2022

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