Backhoe Operator

Location: Watkins

Geislinger and Sons, Inc.

Company

Description:

Geislinger and Sons, specializes in underground utilities, site grading, and street construction for states, cities, counties, municipalities and private developers. We have experienced staff dedicated to following all safety rules and regulations. We are proactive in efforts toward construction education, training, environmental awareness and regulatory compliance.

General Information:

* Job type - Full Time, seasonal

* Minimum years experience - 3 years

* Specialty - Infrastructure and Roads

* Must be authorized to work in the United States

Description:

Backhoe operator positions are responsible for safely and effectively operating backhoes used in the installation of utility infrastructure. There must be an awareness of surroundings and comfort working with trench boxes and around existing underground utilities.

Qualifications:

* A minimum of 3 years experience operating 100,000+ pound excavator

* A minimum of 3 years experience digging and setting pipe

* A minimum of 3 years experience digging with trench boxes

* A minimum of 3 years experience digging around underground utilities

* Excellent communication skills including a positive attitude

* General knowledge of the heavy highway construction industry

* General knowledge of mechanical operations of heavy equipment

Benefits:

Benefits are provided by the applicants union affiliation.