CDL Equipment Operator

Congruex LLC•Commerce City, CO

55d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator will operate heavy machinery for underground utilities construction or excavation projects in a safe manner, avoiding utilities and other obstacles. An active CDL class A is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 1-year prior experience using the locating equipment to find any underground utilities.
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).
DOT Medical Card.
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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ditch Witch and Vermeer is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Loads and hauls the machine.
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.