What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Sellenriek Construction?
We are hiring Heavy Equipment Operators to support upcoming underground utility construction projects in New Florence and Montgomery City, Missouri, with a strong need for operators experienced with CAT equipment and cable plows.
Position Summary
Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for safely operating construction equipment used in underground utility installation while supporting daily field production. This position may operate cable plows, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, dozers, loaders, and other utility construction equipment based on project needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment for underground utility construction, with an emphasis on CAT equipment and cable plows.
- Operate equipment such as excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, dozers, loaders, and similar machinery.
- Install conduit, fiber, cable, pipe, and other underground utilities according to project specifications.
- Perform plowing, trenching, excavation, backfilling, grading, and restoration work.
- Read and follow construction prints, utility maps, job layouts, and locate markings.
- Identify existing utilities and follow safe excavation and damage-prevention procedures.
- Monitor installation depth, alignment, and placement of underground facilities.
- Safely load, unload, and maneuver equipment around active jobsites.
- Complete daily equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance as needed.
- Work closely with Foremen, Laborers, and other Equipment Operators to maintain production.
- Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and jobsite procedures.
Required Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
- Previous heavy equipment operating experience in construction or underground utilities.
- Experience operating cable plows, particularly CAT equipment, strongly preferred.
- Experience with one or more additional pieces of equipment such as excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, dozers, or loaders preferred.
- Ability to safely work around existing underground utilities.
- Ability to read utility markings, prints, maps, and jobsite layouts.
- Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a field crew.
- Valid driver's license required.
- CDL preferred.
- Comfortable performing outdoor construction work in varying weather and jobsite conditions.