Equipment Operator - Dry Utility

Muller•Manassas, VA

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 up to date with new construction industry developments. Disclaimer: The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

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
Employee must be physically fit to perform manual labor in all types of environments and conditions, including heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
Regularly required to sit and stand, must be able to use hands to fingers, handle or feel and verbally communicate and listen.
Other physical requirements include walking, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
Specific vision abilities required by the position include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Job-site, keeping work area clean, organized, and secure.
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.
Employee is responsible for maintaining reliable transportation options to and from job site.
Strong communication skills with internal and external partners.
Administrative responsibilities daily/weekly.
Operator Technician will be required to enter daily pre/post equipment inspections, reporting any loss or damaged equipment, requesting maintenance needs.
Positive, solution oriented, forward thinking attitude, contribute ideas and feedback, focus on process improvements and help 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.