Equipment Operator-Utility Central New England

R.H. White Construction•Auburn, MA

12d•$33 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator II operates a variety of power construction equipment within New England states and assists utility construction crew in performing their assigned duties. This role involves operating power equipment on congested sites with multiple hazards, exercising proper care and maintenance of company equipment, and ensuring safe excavation practices. The operator will be responsible for locating utilities, maintaining trenching and shoring standards, and safely handling loads to avoid tipping accidents. Tasks include driving machines, lifting and moving materials, digging, spreading, leveling dirt, gravel, or sand, and mixing/pouring concrete and asphalt. Additional duties may involve removing forms, placing pipe, jack hammering, and tapping. The work can be in utility construction (street and/or private for water, gas, sewer, electric, geothermal, etc. with shoring boxes) or site work (building foundations, grading, cut and fills, etc.).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.
3+ years of previous related experience and education.
Can be qualified by an approved and competent company Operator on at least two pieces of equipment from the following (one piece per bullet): Telehandler/Compact Truck Loader/Front-End, Loader OR Dozer/Grader OR Backhoe, or <32k lbs. Excavator and all attachments.
MA Hoisting license, or other applicable state license.
Ability to read and write English.
Obtain and maintain all required Operator Qualifications to perform work.
OSHA 10 Construction Certification, or ability to obtain during pre-employment (company provided online training).
Obtain and maintain a DOT medical card and pass pre-employment drug screen.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Basic GPS and drawing interpretation knowledge, helpful.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and promote all Company Safety Policies and the Company Code of Conduct.
Operate power equipment on congested sites with multiple hazards (traffic, overhead wires, obstacles, uneven surfaces, etc.) while excavating and moving earth and other materials.
Exercise proper care, maintenance, and operation of company equipment.
Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
Maintain trenching and shoring standards to ensure proper safety standards are met.
Maintain the equipment center of gravity while handling a load (avoids tipping accidents).
Regularly inspects and maintains equipment as required.
Drive machines to the workplace, lift and move materials and objects, and operate according to signals from others.
Dig, spread and level dirt, gravel, or sand; and mix, pour, and spreads concrete and asphalt using hand tools.
Perform a variety of machine and non-machine tasks such as removing forms, placing pipe in trench, jack hammering and tapping.
Utility Work (street and/or private for water, gas, sewer, electric, geothermal, etc. with shoring boxes) OR Site Work (building foundations, grading, cut and fills, etc.).
Performs other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as required.