UTILITIES EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Gas - Metroplex)

Housley Communications • Carrollton, TX

59d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of a construction crew responsible for the operation of specialized equipment used in the construction and repair, ditching, and maintenance of utilities. The role involves driving and operating heavy equipment, performing strenuous labor, and adhering to strict safety protocols. Employees will be cross-trained to build or repair municipal water and sewer lines and may be required to travel, work overtime, and on weekends.

Requirements

• Experience with burying drops/underground utilities.
• Some knowledge of operation characteristics and maintenance of machines and equipment operated and the methods, techniques and procedures of construction and repair work involving heavy equipment.
• Must be able to perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to withstand constant vibration from equipment.
• Must be able to climb in and out of trenches.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must understand oral & written instructions.
• Experience with reading blueprints.
• Valid CDL license.
• Must pass a background check and submit to a substance screening test.
• Proficient in the regular operation of directional bore rig, backhoes, excavators and trenchers.

Nice To Haves

• CDL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized equipment used in construction and repair, ditching and maintenance.
• Drive and operate heavy equipment such as excavators, boring machine, wheel type ditching machines, graders, front end loaders and backhoes.
• Operate smaller and less complex equipment as necessary.
• Clear and dig drainage ditches, dig and backfill trenches.
• Be punctual about arriving to work on time, keeping personal time-off to a minimum, and personal phone calls to a minimum.
• Be constantly vigilant about following company, city, state and OSHA safety rules.
• Be cross trained to perform all of the functions required to build or repair municipal water and sewer lines.
• Operate backhoes, large excavators, various trenchers and hand tools during the course of a project.
• Work overtime and travel may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees