What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road Saw Operator position at Peak Utility Services Group?
Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, 5 Star Electric, Superior Hydrovac and Superior Pipeline Services.
Position Title: Saw Cutter
Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.
Classification: Non-Exempt
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
We seek a Road Saw Operator to join our growing team. Saw Cutters work under the direction of utility reconstruction performing physical activities in core drilling, concrete sawing, cutting and/or removal.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for operation and maintenance of large walk behind saw
- Maintain saws, equipment, and tooling.
- Verify measurements and cut depths are accurate.
- Utilize daily job brief and set up jobs accordingly with proper safety measures.
- Assist Crew Leader in physical labor at underground utility construction/reconstruction and maintenance work.
- Collaborate with supervisor and foreman to schedule work and safely perform saw cutting.
- Perform daily inspection paperwork daily and notify supervision of any issues.
- Adhere to all DOT Safety Regulations/Requirements
- Train others in safe efficient operation of equipment
- Complete misc. duties as assigned.
Success Factors:
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift
- Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
- Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
- Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
- Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
- English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
- Willingness and ability to learn additional skills
Experience and Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent desired
- Experience working with underground utilities desired
- Experience operating a road saw is required
- Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus
- Minimum two years of experience core drilling, concrete sawing, cutting and/or removal experience
- Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license and have a good driving history
- Ability to work days/nights/weekends or out of town if necessary
- Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations
- Proficiency in any or all of the following diamond or demolition tools: wall saw, core drill, flat saw, handsaws, ring saws and/or compressor tools
Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
- Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Notes:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.