Underground Operator; Crew

Job Summary

The UG Operator will be responsible for operating many types of equipment in a safe manner while digging around existing utilities. We are looking for an experienced person with knowledge of the telecom construction industry.

• Inspect and grease drill, minix, water truck (including pony motor and mixing system), mud vac, reel trailer, equipment trailers, drill head
• Fill water truck with water, confirm mud vac empty
• Help Locator prepare materials for workday
• Help pothole all utilities
• Dig entry, exit pits, and set up drill
• Choose type of drill head to use based on soil conditions observed during potholing
• Drill bore following instructions of locator, then pull product back once drilled out
• Watch tailings to maintain correct flow
• Help sweep product into and set peds
• Help restore area
• Load and unload drills, excavators
• When filling out the jsa identity and make team aware of people in the work area, traffic closer than 15’ from work area trip and fall hazards.
• Move equipment between jobs
• Other responsibilities, as assigned

General

• A positive can-do attitude and openness to trying things new ways
• GRIT values - Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork
• Work in all weather conditions
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Experience with heavy equipment
• Meet physical demands - lifting up to 80 lbs.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in the telecom, utility, construction, and/or engineering industry
• CDL License Preferred
• Confined Space training.
• OSHA 10 and 30 certifications preferred (Training will be provided)
• First Aid certification preferred (Training will be provided).

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.