NYC Street Excavation Operator

Miller Pipeline•The Bronx, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Miller Pipeline is looking for an experienced Operator who can safely operate heavy equipment around overhead and underground utilities and perform road excavations in the streets of NYC. Successful candidates must be able to communicate effectively, have prior work experience with heavy equipment operating and have knowledge of excavating in NYC roads.

Requirements

Prior heavy equipment operating experience.
Ability to travel around the NYC area.
Knowledge of and experience with excavation of the streets of NYC.
High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in lieu of education will be considered.
Must pass computer-based testing, specific to the local Customer’s operator qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL

Responsibilities

Fasten attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachments.
Move levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
Move levers and depress pedals to maneuver tractor and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
Feel lever and listen for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs on equipment.
Maintain all appropriate maintenance records.
Assess the area to determine if the utilities were properly located prior to performing the underground work.
Review the terrain to determine the best method to perform the job.