Machine Operator​/Laborer; CDL Class A)

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FULL TIME MANUAL LABOR CX - Montana, Billings, MT, US

14 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

The Machine Operator/Laborer (CDL Class

A) primarily performs construction equipment operation and general labor duties in support of underground utility and telecommunications projects. The employee operates specialized machinery, including mud vacuum systems, mini excavators, drills, skid steers, compactors, and related equipment. A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required to transport company vehicles, trailers, machinery, materials, and crew equipment to the job site at the beginning of the workday and return them to the designated yard or facility at the end of the workday.

Commercial driving supports the employee's primary machine-operator and laborer responsibilities and is not the sole function of the position.

Operate mud vacuum systems, mini excavators, drills, skid steers, compactors, and other assigned construction equipment safely and efficiently.

Use equipment to excavate, drill, trench, remove mud and debris, expose utilities, backfill, compact soil, and support conduit, cable, and underground utility installation.

Perform general labor duties, including site preparation, hand digging, potholing, material handling, conduit placement, traffic control, cleanup, restoration, and other crew-support activities.

Safely operate commercial motor vehicles requiring a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License to move company vehicles, trailers, machinery, tools, and materials to the job site at the beginning of the workday and return them at the end of the workday.

Transport assigned vehicles and equipment between company yards, project locations, vendors, and service facilities when operationally required.

Load, unload, position, and secure machinery, materials, and equipment using approved cargo-securement methods.

Verify vehicle and trailer weight limits, load distribution, height, clearances, route restrictions, and permit requirements before transport.

Conduct and document required pre-trip, en-route, post-trip, and daily equipment inspections; promptly report defects or unsafe conditions.

Maintain required driver logs, inspection reports, mileage records, fuel receipts, delivery documentation, and other company or regulatory records.

Comply with applicable Department of Transportation requirements, traffic laws, hours-of-service rules, company policies, and jobsite safety procedures.

Confirm utility markings, excavation limits, equipment clearances, and supervisor instructions before drilling, trenching, or excavating.

Maintain awareness of underground and overhead utilities, employees, pedestrians, traffic, structures, and changing jobsite conditions.

Use a designated spotter when backing, excavating, drilling, loading, unloading, or working near employees, utilities, structures, or traffic.

Establish and maintain safe work areas using required cones, barricades, signs, traffic-control devices, and personal protective equipment.

Clean, fuel, grease, and perform routine operator-level maintenance on assigned vehicles, trailers, and equipment.

Immediately report accidents, injuries, utility strikes, spills, citations, property damage, vehicle or equipment malfunctions, and other safety incidents.

Support the crew throughout the workday as a machine operator and laborer when commercial driving is not required.

Communicate professionally with supervisors, dispatchers, crew members, inspectors, customers, property owners, and the public.

Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the position's qualifications and operational needs.

Daily driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, mileage records, fuel receipts, and delivery documentation.

Safe and timely transport of company vehicles, trailers, machinery, and equipment to and from project sites.

Completion of daily excavation, trenching, mud vacuuming, and underground utility installation tasks per site standards.

Routine operator-level equipment maintenance, cleaning, fueling, and greasing of assigned machinery.

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License maintained in good standing.

Current DOT medical certification, when required for the assigned driving duties.

Acceptable motor vehicle record and ability to satisfy company and…