Equipment Operator

Job Details

Job Location:

Jonesburg, MO 63351

Position Summary:

Equipment Operators are responsible for operating specialized construction equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of utilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

• Operate various types of heavy equipment such as excavators, plows, dozers, trenchers, skid steers, and hydro-vacs.
• Ensure equipment is operated safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Load and unload equipment from trailers safely.

• Perform digging, trenching, grading, and back filling for utility installation.
• Use utility locating tools to identify and avoid existing underground utilities.
• Hand dig around existing utilities when necessary.

• Follow all OSHA, DOT, and company safety guidelines.
• Use proper PPE and ensure crew adherence to safety protocols.
• Participate in job site safety meetings and job hazard assessments prior to each task.

• Complete daily equipment logs and job reports accurately.
• Read and interpret construction plans and layouts.
• Communicate effectively with crew members, foreman, and supervisors.
• Report issues, incidents, and near-misses to supervisors promptly.

• Assist in training and mentoring laborers.
• Participate in ongoing training and certifications as required.

• Valid Class A Driver's License with a clean driving record.

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment in utility construction or a related field.

• Ability to read and understand utility maps, blueprints, and job plans.
• Possess good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate at least one piece of equipment we utilize on the job.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Vocational school training or apprenticeship
• OSHA 10

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Exposure to dust, mud, insects, and loud equipment.
• Regularly exposed to construction hazards such as open trenches, moving equipment, and vehicular traffic.
• May require overtime or weekend work depending on project needs.

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to endure the daily activity involved on the job site.
• Perform continuous physical labor for extended periods (8-12 hours per day).
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 80 pounds unassisted.
• Occasionally lift items over 80 pounds with assistance.

• Stand, walk, and move over uneven terrain, construction sites, and confined areas for the majority of the workday.
• Bend, squat, kneel, climb, reach, twist, and crawl into trenches, under structures, or within tight enclosures.
• Climb ladders, steps, or equipment to access elevated or underground work zones.
• Ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for up to 11 hours to travel to and from job sites.

• Use hand tools and power tools with precision and control.
• Repetitive motion tasks such as digging, raking, or using wrenches and pliers.
• Ability to work with small components such as fiber cable and splicing equipment.

• Visual acuity must be sufficient to read labels, identify cables, and operate tools and vehicles.
• Color vision to distinguish wire or cable types.
• Hearing sufficient to recognize warning signals, equipment alarms, or instructions.