4676 - Utility Equipment Operator

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate one or several types of specialized Utility construction equipment (i.e. derrick digger, pressure digger, rope rig, tensioners, etc.); to drill holes, set, load and unload power line poles.

Requirements

Multiple years of working experience as an equipment operator and a strong working knowledge of the operating and rigging crafts is required.
Must have working knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment being operated.
A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins.
Commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction
NCCER Rigger
NCCER Site Layout

Responsibilities

Drive Equipment on Public Roads
Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.
Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens). Understand, support, and follow lockout tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
Listen to co-workers suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.
Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.
Provide on-the-job training and/or mentoring to helpers and laborers you are working with.
Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.
Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications and plan, lay-out, diagram, and install equipment.
Inspect helper's work for compliance with the, contract plans, specifications, and industry standards. Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed.
Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed.
Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision.
If certified to operate equipment ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used.
Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies.
Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing principal duties and accountabilities.
Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.
Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor.