Operator

Job Title: Operator I, II, III

Department: Construction

Reports To: Construction Manager/Director

Employment Status: Hourly (Non-exempt)

Primary Location: Minnesota/Midwest Region

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.

Job Summary:

The Operator will operate heavy machinery for construction or excavation projects in a safe manner, avoiding utilities and other obstacles.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
• Responsible for regular maintenance and care of the assigned heavy equipment, produce any documentation needed for each job, daily communication with managers is a must.
• Drives, sets up, and breaks down safely and efficiently.
• Operates heavy equipment near active utilities.
• Have knowledge of shoring systems and how to use them.
• Rigging and setting of structures
• Along with operating must be willing to assist in other activities such as but not limited to
  
• Placement of conduit in open trenches
• Proofing conduits
• Potholing existing utilities
• Forming and pouring of concrete
• Placement of asphalt
• Avoids any marked utilities and implements all precautions to prevent utility strikes.
• Communicates with supervisors for job details.
• Before the equipment is utilized, walks path to ensure all utilities have been located and develops a plan for going above or below each utility or obstacle in the path.
• Inspects and maintains job equipment.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, standards, and safety rules. 
• May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year prior experience using the locating equipment to find any underground utilities.
• Experience in heavy civil project preferred.
• Must have experience operating heavy equipment near active utilities.
• Must be familiar with locate systems.
• Ability to operate an asphalt roller, skid steer, backhoe, mini excavator, vacuum truck, bore machine, and other heavy equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement or a willingness to obtain the license.
• Experience with Ditch Witch and Vermeer is preferred.
• Must be able to operate the equipment safely.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Must follow all OSHA, ANSI standards, as well as company rules & regulations.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Experience and knowledge of basic shoring methods.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able and willing to work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions.
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement.
• Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear.

 All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.