Equipment Operator - Traveling

About this Role

Robinson Brothers Construction, LLC is seeking skilled Telecom/Underground Utilities Heavy Equipment Operators to join our traveling crew. Our contracts span the Pacific Northwest and the West Coast, encompassing the western states. This field position involves commuting to various job sites across several states. Travel is expected and required. The operator will be responsible for working at various sites as necessary.

The TRAVELING Underground Utility Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment such as cable plows, backhoe, mini excavator, skid steer, rock saw, and other utility construction equipment to install, repair, and maintain underground utilities.

• Operate all heavy machinery safely.
• Dig trenches, back-fill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications.
• Transport materials and equipment.
• Load and unload equipment and materials as needed.
• Follow all on-site safety procedures.
• Ensure contents and equipment are properly secured during transportation.
• Comply with all DOT regulations and rules.
• Perform daily vehicle pre-trip inspections and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
• Travel is a must.

Qualifications:

• Possess a valid CDL Class A (not required, but premium pay is included if held or obtained).
• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery.
• Clean driving record (no more than 2 tickets in the last 5 years).
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Willingness to perform all aspects of the job, including hand digging trenches if machinery cannot reach specific areas.
• Travel is required.

Work Environment:
This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. The position operates in an outdoor environment with regular exposure to outside weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings.

This position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. The employee will need to be able to regularly lift 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching.
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Competitive Pay

Compensation Range:
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $25.00/hr - USD $38.50/hr depending on experience and qualifications. Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.