Utility Equipment Operator

CK Contractors & Development•Richmond Hills, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CK Contractors and Development LLC is hiring a non-exempt Utilities Operator to support utility construction work. The operator digs trenches for pipe-laying crews installing sewer and water supply lines, and uses knowledge of underground excavation and ground grading. Job sites are currently in the Savannah and Midway, Georgia areas and may change as project needs change. Sites are within a 70-mile radius of greater Savannah, and applicants must be able to commute reliably; the commute may be up to one hour. The position does not provide per diem, travel pay, or lodging. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with some required Saturday overtime. Pay depends on experience. Candidates receiving a conditional offer must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test. Employees must comply with OSHA and company policies to help minimize accidents and injuries.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment.
General knowledge of excavating practices and utility locate requirements.
Demonstrated safety awareness and willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
Ability to work with others to achieve company results and to think critically, analyze information, and make sound decisions.
Effective verbal and nonverbal communication with operators, truck drivers, and laborers, including listening to others’ ideas.
Reliable transportation and ability to commute to assigned work sites; ability to travel between sites as project needs change.
Ability to work periodically on weekends and overtime hours.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities with a positive attitude.
Continuous mental and visual attention to safely and effectively complete tasks.
Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds; bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, twist, climb equipment, and balance at heights up to 6 feet.
Ability to spend extended periods on one’s feet, repeatedly use hands, arms, and legs, walk on sloped, slippery, and uneven surfaces, and work in confined areas.
Ability to tolerate equipment bouncing, shaking, and vibration throughout the shift, as well as prolonged sitting, standing, and riding in vehicles.
Ability and mobility to access equipment, modify attachments, and operate controls.
Ability to perform strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, and other inclement weather, and to work around hot materials, fuel fumes, vapors, dust, grease, oils, loud or constant noise, and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

Drive, operate, and maneuver heavy equipment.
Use equipment for construction, maintenance, and repair of wet utilities, sewer and treatment systems, and water supply and distribution.
Read and interpret utility blueprints and excavate soil to defined specifications.
Monitor surroundings and maintain safe operating distances from underground utility lines, equipment, workers, and other hazards.
Coordinate machine functions with crew members using hand and audio signals.
Understand utility work flows and coordinate duties with other trades.
Monitor operations to ensure health and safety standards are met.
Perform pre- and post-operation equipment checks, daily maintenance, and cleaning to keep equipment ready for use.
Keep records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered.
Assist with other job positions as requested to complete work.
Maintain attendance during regular work hours or other assigned schedules and accept overtime assignments as operational needs require.
Wear required work attire, including safety vests, hard hats, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, and hard-soled, closed-toe shoes.
Follow OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries to personnel and property.