Equipment Operator - Dry Utility

Muller•Manassas, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring experienced dry utilities operators. The ideal candidate will possess extremely high technical knowledge for dry utility construction, strong customer service, and be up to date with new construction industry developments. This role involves ensuring job-site cleanliness, organization, and security, as well as strict adherence to safety protocols including daily communication, tailgate talks, OSHA and Company Policy compliance, and proper equipment checks and usage. The operator will also be accountable for managing themselves and assisting the foreman with the crew, including subcontractors. Maintaining company equipment on-site and handling daily/weekly administrative responsibilities, such as equipment inspections and maintenance requests, are also key aspects. A positive, solution-oriented, and team-focused attitude is essential for contributing to process improvements and the growth of the Dry Utility Division.

Requirements

At minimum 2-5 years of experience with dry utility projects
Operator skills: backhoe and excavator
Must possess at minimum 1 Year experience overseeing 3 or more dry utility crews
Ability to read and understand plans
General understanding of construction
Must have strong leadership skills and working experience managing a crew
Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Keeping work area clean, organized, and secure on the job-site
Ensuring safety awareness and compliance; daily communication and expectations clearly set, daily tailgate talk performed, OSHA and Company Policy compliance, equipment pre and post check completed, use of equipment in safe manner, utilization of spotter, etc.
Accountability of self and assist foreman with managing crew, including subcontractors on job-site (i.e. traffic control crews, saw cutting crew, sub excavator, etc.)
Maintaining company equipment on-site (grease, clean, track, secure, call off-rent, and communicate any damage/loss ASAP)
Required to be on job-site no later than 7am unless project requires different start/stop time
Maintaining reliable transportation options to and from job site
Strong communication skills with internal and external partners
Performing administrative responsibilities daily/weekly, including entering daily pre/post equipment inspections, reporting any loss or damaged equipment, requesting maintenance needs
Contributing ideas and feedback, focusing on process improvements and helping initiate division wide, must have a WE/TEAM mentality to ensure the Dry Utility Division is successful and continues to grow with a strong and positive culture