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 operate heavy equipment and dig trenches for pipe-laying crews installing sewer and water supply lines. The role requires knowledge of underground excavation procedures and ground grading, along with an understanding of wet utilities work. Current job sites are in the Savannah and Midway, Georgia areas, with projects located within a 70-mile radius of greater Savannah. Applicants must reliably commute to job sites; travel pay, lodging, and per diem are not provided. Teammates may be asked to move between sites as project needs change. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with required overtime on some Saturdays. The position involves outdoor construction work in variable and sometimes extreme weather, uneven or sloped terrain, confined areas, and environments with noise, dust, fumes, oils, grease, and moving equipment. Employees must follow OSHA and company policies and pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test, before starting work. Pay is based on experience.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
General knowledge of excavation practices and utility-locate requirements.
Demonstrated safety awareness and willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
Ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve company results.
Ability to think critically, analyze information, and make sound decisions.
Effective verbal and nonverbal communication with operators, truck drivers, and general laborers, including the ability to listen to others' ideas.
Reliable transportation and ability to commute to assigned work sites, potentially up to one hour away, and travel between sites as needed.
Ability to work periodic weekends and overtime.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities with a positive attitude.
Ability to wear required work attire, including safety vests, hard hat, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, and hard-soled, closed-toe shoes.
Continuous mental and visual attention to complete work safely and effectively.
Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds; bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, twist, and climb heavy equipment repeatedly; and balance at heights up to 6 feet.
Ability to stand and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly; frequently walk on sloped, slippery, or uneven surfaces; and work in confined areas.
Ability to tolerate equipment vibration and bouncing, sit, stand, and ride in vehicles for long periods, and access equipment, modify attachments, and operate controls.
Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods in variable temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, and other inclement weather.
Ability to work around hot materials, fuel fumes, vapors, dust, grease, oils, loud or constant noise, and moving equipment.
Must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test, before beginning work.

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 systems.
Read and interpret utility blueprints and excavate soil according to defined specifications.
Monitor surroundings and maintain safe operating distances from underground utility lines, other equipment, and workers.
Coordinate machine functions with crew members using hand and audio signals.
Understand utility-work workflows and coordinate 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.
Record material and equipment usage and problems encountered.
Assist with other job positions as requested to complete work.
Maintain attendance during regular or assigned work hours and accept overtime assignments as operational needs require.
Follow OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries to personnel and property.