Machine Operator / Laborer (CDL Class A)

Luck Grove Telecom Inc•Montana City, MT

10d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator/Laborer (CDL Class A) primarily performs construction equipment operation and general labor duties in support of underground utility and telecommunications projects. The employee operates specialized machinery, including mud vacuum systems, mini excavators, drills, skid steers, compactors, and related equipment. A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required to transport company vehicles, trailers, machinery, materials, and crew equipment to the job site at the beginning of the workday and return them to the designated yard or facility at the end of the workday. Commercial driving supports the employee's primary machine-operator and laborer responsibilities and is not the sole function of the position.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License maintained in good standing.
Current DOT medical certification, when required for the assigned driving duties.
Acceptable motor vehicle record and ability to satisfy company and insurance driving requirements.
Ability to pass and remain compliant with required DOT and company drug and alcohol testing programs.
Knowledge of commercial vehicle inspections, safe driving practices, cargo securement, and basic vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Demonstrated ability, or ability to successfully complete company training, to safely operate assigned construction equipment.
Ability to understand and follow written instructions, safety procedures, maps, work orders, equipment manuals, and utility markings.
Ability to communicate clearly, work effectively as part of a crew, and exercise sound judgment in changing field conditions.
Ability to work outdoors, travel to project locations, and work overtime, nights, weekends, or extended shifts as project schedules require.
Must meet the minimum age and other eligibility requirements applicable to the assigned commercial driving duties.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience driving commercial vehicles and transporting construction equipment on trailers.
Previous experience operating mud vacuum systems, mini excavators, drills, skid steers, compactors, or similar construction equipment.
Experience in telecommunications, underground utility, excavation, drilling, conduit placement, or outside-plant construction.
Applicable endorsements, equipment certifications, traffic-control training, OSHA training, or first-aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Operate mud vacuum systems, mini excavators, drills, skid steers, compactors, and other assigned construction equipment safely and efficiently.
Use equipment to excavate, drill, trench, remove mud and debris, expose utilities, backfill, compact soil, and support conduit, cable, and underground utility installation.
Perform general labor duties, including site preparation, hand digging, potholing, material handling, conduit placement, traffic control, cleanup, restoration, and other crew-support activities.
Safely operate commercial motor vehicles requiring a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License to move company vehicles, trailers, machinery, tools, and materials to the job site at the beginning of the workday and return them at the end of the workday.
Transport assigned vehicles and equipment between company yards, project locations, vendors, and service facilities when operationally required.
Load, unload, position, and secure machinery, materials, and equipment using approved cargo-securement methods.
Verify vehicle and trailer weight limits, load distribution, height, clearances, route restrictions, and permit requirements before transport.
Conduct and document required pre-trip, en-route, post-trip, and daily equipment inspections; promptly report defects or unsafe conditions.
Maintain required driver logs, inspection reports, mileage records, fuel receipts, delivery documentation, and other company or regulatory records.
Comply with applicable Department of Transportation requirements, traffic laws, hours-of-service rules, company policies, and jobsite safety procedures.
Confirm utility markings, excavation limits, equipment clearances, and supervisor instructions before drilling, trenching, or excavating.
Maintain awareness of underground and overhead utilities, employees, pedestrians, traffic, structures, and changing jobsite conditions.
Use a designated spotter when backing, excavating, drilling, loading, unloading, or working near employees, utilities, structures, or traffic.
Establish and maintain safe work areas using required cones, barricades, signs, traffic-control devices, and personal protective equipment.
Clean, fuel, grease, and perform routine operator-level maintenance on assigned vehicles, trailers, and equipment.
Immediately report accidents, injuries, utility strikes, spills, citations, property damage, vehicle or equipment malfunctions, and other safety incidents.
Support the crew throughout the workday as a machine operator and laborer when commercial driving is not required.
Communicate professionally with supervisors, dispatchers, crew members, inspectors, customers, property owners, and the public.
Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the position's qualifications and operational needs.