Operator - Civil - Lexington, Walton, KY

Peak Utility Services Group•Clay, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Construction Equipment Operator plays a critical role in construction and infrastructure projects, controlling specialized machinery to move materials and construct structures.

Requirements

Four (4+) years of experience in an operator position in a relevant industry
OSHA 10 is Required
Completions of formal training program or at least four years of verifiable experience
Compliance to Safety Performance Standards.
May be Employee Performance Tested to a higher level with testing and verifiable experience.
Completion of Insulate/Isolate Course Critical review and recommendations from Operations, Safety/Training.
High School diploma or equivalent
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is Required.
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc.
When working on site, will be required to wear common protective safety equipment.
Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.
May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels while onsite.
Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, including hot, cold, humidity and rain.
Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriente
Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.
Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL is preferred

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining heavy machinery on construction sites, including bulldozers, excavators, graders and loaders
Reading and interpreting site plans and blueprints
Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment
Collaborating with supervisors, foreman and other crew members
Performs manual, strenuous labor within all weather conditions
Use of Mini excavator and skidster for foundation grading and utility trenchin
Consistently meets production expectations set by foreman and/or members of management
Possesses general understanding of safety risks and comfortable working in a safety sensitive environment
Ensures company and customer property cleanliness and quality standards are met within the expectations set by experience foreman and/or members of management
Performs other position duties when requested