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About The Position

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience operating a front-end loader or similar heavy equipment in utility or civil construction.
• Experience working safely around heavy construction equipment and open excavations.
• Ability to read grade stakes, follow signals, and carry out written, verbal, and diagram instructions.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and situational awareness; ability to prioritize tasks and adapt as conditions change.
• Team-oriented, reliable, and able to communicate effectively with crew members.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty.
• Must be at least 18 years old and pass a pre-employment and random drug screen.
• Physical ability to sit and operate equipment for extended periods; climb on and off equipment using three points of contact and in and out of excavations; frequently stand, walk on uneven ground, bend, stoop, and crouch; repeatedly lift and carry up to 50–80 pounds; and operate hand and power tools.
• Must wear required PPE on all sites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on underground water and sewer pipe crews and knowledge of pipe installation processes.
• Experience operating skid steers and excavators.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proven experience operating bulldozers and trackhoe excavators in civil construction.
• Ability to read and understand grading plans and site layouts.
• Familiarity with GPS and laser grading technology.
• Valid CDL or heavy equipment operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate a rubber-tired front-end loader to scoop, lift, carry, and place bedding stone, backfill, dirt, and other bulk materials.
• Operate a skid steer or excavator as assigned to move and place pipe and materials.
• Follow hand signals, grade stakes, and jobsite plans while working safely and to specification around open trenches and ground crews.
• Unload sewer and water pipe, fittings, and structures from delivery trucks using proper rigging and lifting practices.
• Stage pipe and materials ahead of the pipe crew to support installation schedules.
• Assist with setting pipe in the trench under the direction of the Foreman or Pipe Layer.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and promptly report damage or defects to the Foreman.
• Perform routine loader maintenance, including greasing, fueling, checking fluids, and cleaning.
• Perform general labor when not operating equipment, including laying pipe, shoveling, site cleanup, and restoration such as seeding.
• Communicate with crew members to coordinate work safely and provide relevant feedback.
• Maintain reliable attendance, including overtime and weekends as project needs require.
• Model and enforce the company safety program, stay aware of ground personnel, keep the work area organized, and use stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe.
• Comply with company policies and applicable OSHA regulations, including excavation and heavy-equipment requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Required PPE is provided.