Heavy Equipment Operator​/Pipe Layer Rhoades Construction

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, skid steers, dozers and various others
• Install water, sanitary and storm sewer structures and pipe systems
• Lay out pipe routes, following specifications or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisor
• Cut pipes to required lengths
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using mechanical connections and fittings as required
• Occasionally provide direction to laborers and trucks on site
• Various labor duties on job sites
• Required to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Perform daily pre and post trip inspections
• Fuel and grease equipment daily
• Comply with all company health and safety guidelines
• Responsible to provide own personal protective equipment
• Other duties will be assigned as required

• 3-5 years of previous heavy equipment operating experience and pipe laying required
• Previous experience in the excavating industry is a must
• Working knowledge and understanding of reading drawings, reading locates and setting grades
• Must be safety conscious
• Excellent team player
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Must have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record
• Must be punctual and personable
• Must be willing to travel to Salida and Canon City

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

• Salida, CO 81201 (Required)

• Salida, CO 81201:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.

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