ATMOS Operator II CDL-A - Travel Required

SiteWise LLC•Commerce City, CO

5h•$28 - $32

About The Position

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company serving the electric, natural gas, and telecommunications industries. The Operator II is a member of a 2–4-person construction crew and operates heavy equipment to place utilities for new and existing residential homes, multifamily properties, and commercial units. The role requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and involves equipment operation, utility construction labor, and work at safety-sensitive sites. Equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, trenchers, backhoes, and other machinery. The position requires at least one year of backhoe or mini excavator operation, at least one year working around underground utilities, and at least three years of construction experience. A Class A CDL is required. The posted pay rate is $28.00–$32.00 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates must pass criminal and motor vehicle record background checks and a pre-employment drug screen. The role may involve heavy manual labor, working in adverse weather, and lifting up to 80 pounds multiple times during a shift.

Requirements

At least one year of experience operating a backhoe or mini excavator.
At least one year of experience digging and working around underground utilities.
At least three years of experience in a construction role.
Valid Class A CDL, which must be maintained.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often in adverse climatic conditions.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds multiple times during a work shift.
Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces and on uneven surfaces, and walk, stoop, and kneel.
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to pass motor vehicle and criminal background checks and comply with the drug-free workplace policy, including passing a pre-employment drug screen.
English proficiency sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of demonstrated experience in dry utilities.
Experience reading basic prints and Underground Facility Location Sketches.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.

Responsibilities

Operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles and mechanized equipment.
Use control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials to identify errors, problems, or defects.
Use relevant information and judgment to determine whether work complies with applicable laws, regulations, or standards, and communicate abnormal working conditions to appropriate parties.
Perform mid-level laborer duties, including hand digging, setting up traffic control, operating equipment, and loading materials at utility construction sites.
Read utility prints and maps.
Meet company and customer specifications for trenching and backhoe jobs.
Manually expose underground utilities.
Use defensive driving practices and operate trucks in compliance with company, state, and federal safety regulations.
Follow required company and Department of Transportation reporting procedures.
Maintain daily paperwork, including DVIRs and driver logs.
Ensure the truck has current licenses, tags, permits, and proof of insurance.
Clean and grease equipment, check fluid levels, visually inspect equipment, and maintain required paperwork.
Work alongside another team member and follow hand signals while excavating a site.
Follow 811 digging laws and company safe-digging practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.