Heavy Equipment Operator

Reliable. Robust. Ready. 

With over 3000 miles of Fiber in over 100 cities, Viaero Fiber Networks is growing and looking for Utility/Fiber Construction Equipment Operators to join our team. We’re looking for operators who are committed to ensuring the quality of our construction, and the reliability of our network. We offer an excellent team environment with long term growth opportunities and the ability to enhance your skills within the Fiber industry. Are you ready? 

Candidates must have experience working around underground utilities and installing fiber optic cables on conduit or direct bury projects.

What you’ll do

• Install new Fiber Optic Network facilities and service/maintain existing network

• Operates various light to heavy equipment, including but not limited to backhoes, excavators, loaders, forklifts, trenchers and utility plows
• Haul and move equipment from project to project
• All underground construction phases include but are not limited to: Loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal, and placement of various types, sizes, and weight of construction materials and equipment. 
• Performs pre-trip inspections; monitors and reports on the status of vehicle repairs and safety-related issues, keeps equipment clean
• Assists with setting up work sites and ensuring proper traffic and safety procedures have been followed
• Responds to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis; works various hours, including nights and weekends as deemed necessary by manager/supervisor to meet deadlines and conform with changing priorities 
• Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures, and policies. 
• Other duties as assigned

Duties and Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of continuous construction project experience operating utility construction equipment
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 21, have a clean driving record. A Class-A CDL is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Colorado and Nebraska regions, which will include overnight stays in project areas.
• Solid work history of success with little or no utility damage on projects
• Certifications and/or extensive experience in operating hand and power tools, trenchers 
• Ability to expose and identify utilities after they have been located
• Perform daily maintenance checks on machines
• Read communications prints for placing conduit or cables underground
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, subcontractors and clients
• Ability to take direction and work well with others
• Ability to lift materials that weigh as much as 100 pounds
• Must have the ability to pass pre-employment checks, which include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and substance screening, following federal law. 

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