Bore Operator
On-siteMonmouth, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Operate heavy machinery for construction and excavation projects, including loading/unloading equipment, driving, setting up, and breaking down machines safely near active utilities. Perform maintenance on assigned equipment, produce documentation, and communicate daily with managers. Assist in trenching activities such as conduit placement, potholing, concrete forming, and asphalt placement while avoiding marked utilities. Walk paths to locate utilities, develop plans for navigating obstacles, and inspect equipment before use. Adhere to all safety policies, OSHA standards, and company procedures. May work additional hours or weekends as needed. Requires valid CDL, DOT Medical Card, and relevant certifications.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum 1-year prior experience using the locating equipment to find any underground utilities
- Must have experience operating heavy equipment near active utilities
- Must be familiar with location systems
- Ability to operate an asphalt roller, skid steer, backhoe, mini excavator, vacuum truck, bore machine, and other heavy equipment
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Possession of a commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement or a willingness to obtain the license
- DOT Medical Card
- Must be able to operate the equipment safely
- Read and understand plans and specifications
- Must follow all OSHA, ANSI standards, as well as company rules & regulations
- Knowledge of basic computer skills
- Experience and knowledge of basic shoring methods
- Must be able and willing to work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
- Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
- Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
- Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time
- Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear
- DOT Medical Card
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- First Aid Certification
- Flagger Certification
- Competent Person Certification
- OSHA 10
- Silica Training
- Confined Space Training
- Trench Safety Training
- Possesses and maintains all required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
- Requires minimal supervision to operate heavy construction equipment
- Requires no supervision to operate heavy construction equipment
- Proven mastery of all Operator duties and responsibilities
- Possesses the ability to train Operator I and Laborer in essential duties and responsibilities
- Possesses the ability to train Operator I, II, and Laborer in essential duties and responsibilities
- Cross trained in at least one other field position (ex. Lineman or Splicer)
- Possesses and maintains additional OSHA 30 certification
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Ditch Witch and Vermeer is preferred
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