Equipment Operator, Utility Construction (31186)

Job Details

Description

CEC is one of the top specialty subcontractors in the country. With our rapid growth, we’re looking for passionate, talented, and creative individuals to join our team. If you’re ready for a challenge that will elevate your career, this is the right place, right time, right people.

Position Summary

An Operator should possess a fundamental understanding of construction and be able to operate different construction equipment and tools. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ability to operate a certain piece of equipment

Grease, oil and do daily maintenance of equipment

Hand dig around existing utilities when necessary

Trained to operate tampers, jackhammers, drills, and saws

Carry and load materials to be used on the job

Follow all company safety policies and practices

Report any equipment repairs needed to Foreman or Supervisor

Light repair and maintenance of tools and equipment

Assist in hauling equipment to and from job site

Clean up and restore work area

Wash and clean vehicles and equipment

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Traveling 80% of the time.

Qualifications

Education, Responsibilities and Qualifications

Good verbal communication skills

Valid Drivers License

Valid DOT Health Card

Will be operating DOT registered vehicles.

Must be in compliance with DOT regulations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be physically fit to endure the daily activity involved with the job. May work inside or outside. Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, works in all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold and snow. This position may require work at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, or attic, in confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches and excavations; works in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, roadside construction including portable sanitary facilities.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.

Sit for long periods of time while driving.

Lift or move up to 75 pounds. Constantly move about on the feet.

Climb ladders of all types.

Complete full day assignments involving overhead work.

Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to access all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for use.

Must be capable of securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.

Possess good vision, normal or corrected.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.

Must be able to positively identify different colors of wiring, conduit, and fiber optics.

• . Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times.

Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts, as needed. This position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, this position may be required to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts.

Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a military veteran, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.