Equipment Operator - Underground Construction

Comlink Solutions is an OSP fiber utility construction company hiring operators to work in the underground utility field. Experienced operators who can operate OSP construction equipment are encouraged to apply. Quality of work, the safety of our employees and the communities we serve is critical to our success and yours. Consider joining our team this season and experience why Comlink might be your next opportunity. Comlink offers:  

Compensation Range for Operator:

• $28.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Overtime available
• Shift differential pay available for emergency work

Comprehensive Benefit Package:

• Medical Plan, Co-Pay or HDHP with Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with 4% Employer Match, eligible after 90 days
• Flex Spending Account (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits – Life and AD&D Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Company Truck
• Company mobile phone or mobile phone reimbursement
• Boot Voucher Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Summary

This is an experienced level equipment operator position working with a crew that is responsible for performing a combination of duties to include operating various construction equipment at construction sites for trenching, bore drilling, and pulling underground fiber optic cabling.  In this position you are responsible for being an effective team member of your crew, working safely at all times, and being efficient.                  

Essential Functions

• Safely operate construction equipment in a variety of urban and rural areas
• Prepare construction site for trenching, plowing, and bore drilling
  
• Perform site restoration work
  
• Must comply with all safety requirements and participate in required safety training
• Safely and securely load and unload construction equipment and materials
  
• Perform physical labor tasks not limited to potholing, digging with shovels, locating, operating vac machines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Requirements

• High School Diploma or the equivalent in knowledge and training required
• 2 plus years of construction equipment operator experience required
• Experience in operating one or more types of construction equipment
• Commercial driver's license, Class A, or the ability to obtain 
• Ability to read instructions and take work direction verbally and in writing
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Must have valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Must be able to pass background check
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing
• Travel may be required

Preferred Knowledge

• Understanding of underground utility construction operations
• Exposure to directional boring operations

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, climbing and bending and occasional kneeling and crawling as required.  Close, peripheral and distant visual abilities are needed including depth perception.  Requires ability to lift arms above shoulders.  Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.  The work environment is frequently loud and requires the employee to work in a variety of weather elements including extreme cold and heat.  

Comlink Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Salary : $28 - $38