Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Summary

Provide support and assistance to the other skilled crafts working on the project.

• Follows direction of foreman to perform miscellaneous assigned tasks, including driving, digging, pulling, pushing, lifting, measuring, cutting, marking, recording, positioning, aligning, sealing, and reading prints/drawings
• Exhibits safe work practices by following company rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs
• Takes action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers and falling objects
• Performs a wide variety of manual labor tasks involving dexterous use of hand tools such as pneumatic, electric and hand tools
• Maintain a clean work environment, pick up all tools and equipment to secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards
• Prepare job site and load/unload equipment and materials
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle/equipment inspections
• Adhere to B&F Code of Conduct

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience
• Must have flexibility in personal schedule including weekdays and occasional night and weekend work
• Strong focus on safety, quality, accountability, integrity, and teamwork
• OSHA and related safety training a plus
• Ability to stand and exert physical effort performing manual labor most of the day
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Willingness to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hat, eye protection, reflective vest, gloves and composite-toed boots
• Ability to work in severe weather conditions, including extreme heat
• Knowledge of hand and power tools
• Knowledge or experience in underground dry and/or wet utility installation a plus
• Knowledge of street and highway traffic rules and regulations, and safety precautions to be observed in working on or near roads and highways.
• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.
• Thorough knowledge of safety standards and Underground Facilities Law (Blue Stake, Arizona 811)
• Hold/obtain and maintain an OSHA 10 Certification.
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact in a team environment
• Reliable transportation
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug tests

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Moving mechanical parts
• Precarious places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Outside weather conditions
• Extreme heat
• Frequent and/or sustained loud noises

The employee is occasionally exposed to:

• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock
• Risk of vibration