Utility Construction Operator

Utility Construction Operator – Joint Base Cape Cod, MA operates water and wastewater systems on military installations. U.S. citizenship required (federal contract); background check required. Veterans, Reservists, National Guard and military spouses encouraged to apply. Summary: Performs all phases of water and wastewater system utility construction. Essential duties:

• Follow all Federal, State and Company safety rules; report unsafe conditions.
• Operate backhoe, excavator, loader and skidsteer; train and assist others on this equipment.
• Daily maintenance, service and record-keeping on construction equipment.
• Trench excavation (manual or equipment), pipe laying, backfilling, compacting soil to grade with pneumatic tools; water and wastewater main testing.
• Ensure trench safety and bracing; build and maintain erosion control devices.
• Load, unload, identify and distribute utility materials per plans and specs.
• Signal other equipment operators; clean and prepare sites to remove hazards. Minimum qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years verifiable heavy equipment experience (backhoe, excavator, loader, skidsteer).
• Field experience digging in city/urban areas around existing utilities.
• Experience setting a trench box, lifting/placing steel plates, digging in confined spaces, moving material in/out of a dump truck.
• Valid driver's license; working knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Pass Federal OSHA and/or state safety training with annual refreshers (company provided). Preferred: CDL and dump truck experience; 2 years water/wastewater construction. Physical: extreme weather, lift/carry 50 lb, push/pull 100 lb, confined spaces, noise and chemical exposure. Benefits: medical/dental/vision (85% of premium paid), paid vacation and sick, 12 paid holidays, 401(k) profit sharing, life/AD&D/LTD, HSA/FSA.