Machine Operator
About The Position
As a Machine Operator, you will work independently in the field installing and maintaining service connections. You will place buried service wire using manually controlled, gasoline- or diesel-powered machinery and hand tools. You will coordinate work with customers, local utilities, and government agencies while installing, repairing, maintaining, and reconnecting fiber and copper services. The role requires following safety practices and providing high-quality customer service. The position is based in West Palm Beach, Florida, with 40 weekly hours. The schedule is Monday through Friday with 8-hour shifts; mandatory overtime and holiday work may be required when service conditions require it. Work is outdoors in all kinds of weather. Travel outside the region or state may be required due to workload or emergency work. AT&T provides extensive on-the-job and/or classroom training, ongoing paid training, and resources for career growth.
Requirements
- Be willing to work Monday through Friday with 8-hour shifts.
- Be able to work mandatory overtime and holidays as service conditions require.
- Be willing to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
- Be able to use various types of machines and tools.
- Be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 120 pounds.
- Hold a light commercial driver’s license or equivalent, as required by state law; some assignments require the ability to drive a manual-shift vehicle.
- Attain and maintain a DOT medical card.
- Demonstrate competency in training requirements during the probationary period.
- Perform the job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous operating experience with similar equipment.
Responsibilities
- Locate buried facilities near buried service-wire routes using appropriate equipment.
- Operate a company vehicle with a trailer and machinery.
- Manually excavate using a shovel.
- Repair low-voltage buried utilities or sprinkler systems, and provide temporary repairs to damaged low-voltage utilities, sprinkler systems, and sewage field lines.
- Perform periodic maintenance and non-complex repairs on equipment used in the role.
- Read and interpret simple instructions.
- Follow established safety practices and procedures, including manufacturer specifications for operating or using equipment.
- Use computers, including handheld devices, to update work status and check new assignments.
- Complete required on-the-job and/or classroom training and demonstrate competency during the probationary period.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off and holidays
- Sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption reimbursement
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Life and accidental death insurance
- Supplemental benefits, including critical illness, accident hospital indemnity, and group legal programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee discounts on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, internet and fiber services where available, and phone service
- Ongoing paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
