Operator - Main Line Utilities; Sanitary​/Water​/Storm

Overview

Operator - Main Line Utilities (Sanitary/Water/Storm) at Thompson Excavation LTD. The role involves operating machinery for construction, demolition, or excavation projects and other duties as assigned.

Base pay range
: $25.00/hr - $32.00/hr

This range is provided by Thompson Excavation LTD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Operate equipment including excavators, dozers, rock trucks, skid steers, roller, and tractors with pan
• Prepare construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation
• Use equipment to prepare building sites for construction
• Ensure loads are secured properly
• Grease and fuel equipment prior to beginning/end of shift
• Cleans equipment and performs daily inspections
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs
• Attend and participate in morning huddle
• Dig for mainline utility installation
• Finish grading of building pads and roadway with GPS instruments or stakes, with topo shots
• Help keep crew on task and maintain proper production
• Set safety example by following safety guidelines and PPE requirements
• Performs other related duties as assigned/needed up to and including all laborer duties

• Expert in all laborer duties
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions
• Ability to communicate effectively and solve problems
• Flexibility in job hours as assignments change
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Knowledge of utility installation and cut/fill operations
• Mechanical skills
• Ability to read construction blueprints and calculate run, rise, percentage, GPS, as-builds
• Ability to read cut sheets, grade stakes and GPS stations
• Proper instrument setup of GPS base with equipment, pipe laser, rotary laser, line/surface level
• Proper rigging practices

• 8 to 10+ years of dirt/utility experience
• Expert knowledge of heavy equipment operation and capabilities
• Expert knowledge of construction
• Valid driver’s license or State
• CPR and First Aid (training provided by Thompson if necessary)
• 10-hour OSHA certification (training provided by Thompson if necessary)

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina to complete jobs in various areas
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to operate machinery for prolonged periods
• Must be able to operate equipment in environments including concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise
• Must be able to work long hours and Saturdays when needed

• High vis shirt or vest
• Utility knife
• Clothes suitable for varying weather conditions

• By honoring God, we strive to be a nationally preferred concrete and excavation provider
• Empower our team to create the best experience for clients, communities, and families
• Build lasting relationships based on faith, safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, trust, respect, and empowerment

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Construction

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