Heavy Equipment Operator (Hydro Excavation Operator)
Our Hydro Excavation team within Water Construction Maintenance is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate a variety of heavy equipment (e.g., Hydro Excavation Trucks, backhoes, skid loaders, wheel loaders) in support of all construction activities. You will also provide support for our water, wastewater, electric, gas, and fiber crews based on business needs.
A day in the life of a Heavy Equipment Operator may include:
- Safely operating heavy equipment, including, but not limited to, hydro excavation trucks, backhoes, loaders, overhead cranes, skid loaders, and forklifts
- Operating Class A and B vehicles with a variety of trailers and tandem trucks
- Inspecting equipment and performing preventative maintenance on equipment, and scheduling repairs as needed
- Performing pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and documenting checks on standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report)
- Assisting with project planning, potholes, setting up job sites, and performing general labor activities as needed
- Assisting with training other equipment operators and truck drivers as needed
- Please note that this position requires being available for overtime, emergency callouts, and rotating On-Call every 9th week or as business needs dictate
Who You Are
- Ability to professionally and safely operate various types of trucks and heavy equipment
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required
- Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement is required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Exerts 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10-20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
- Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.
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