Backhoe Operator - Eversource Gas

Peak Utility Services Group•Stoughton, MA

About The Position

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, 5 Star Electric, Superior Hydrovac and Superior Pipeline Services.

Requirements

One (1+) plus years of experience in backhoe/mini excavator operation is required
One (1+) plus years of experience digging and working around underground utilities is required
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions. 
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift
Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports 
Willingness and ability to learn additional skills
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Two (2+) plus years of demonstrated experience in dry utilities preferred
Experience reading basic prints and Underground Facility Location Sketch is preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis

Responsibilities

Operates, maneuvers, and navigates heavy equipment (backhoes)
Uses either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes
Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards and communicates abnormal working conditions to appropriate parties
Provides mid-level laborer functions including hand digging with a shovel, setting up traffic control, entry level equipment operations, placing fiber, loading materials, etc. on various safety sensitive utility construction sites
Proficient with utility print and map reading
Has performed at least 6 months of independent operating of various equipment (directional drill, mini); knows all safety regulations with basic operating skills
Meets company and customer specifications for all trench or backhoe jobs
Exposes underground utilities manually
Conducts post-job quality checks
Cleans, checks fluid levels and conducts a visual inspection of equipment to assure your equipment is performing at optimum safety and the required paperwork
Communicates with supervisor daily to turn in required paperwork
Perform other tasks as required