Operator WI Based – Travel throughout the Midwest.
On-siteBeaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Operate heavy machinery for construction or excavation projects, including asphalt rollers, skid steers, backhoes, and excavators, while avoiding utilities and obstacles. Load and unload equipment, drive, set up, and break down machines safely, and inspect assigned gear for maintenance needs. Rigging and setting structures, placing conduit in trenches, and pouring concrete are part of the daily workflow. Communicate with supervisors for job details and walk paths to verify utility locations before operation. Adhere to all safety policies, OSHA standards, and company procedures. Willingness to work additional hours and weekends is required to meet deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1-year prior experience using the locating equipment to find any underground utilities
- Experience operating heavy equipment near active utilities
- Must be familiar with locate 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
- First Aid Certification
- Flagger Certification
- Competent Person Certification
- OSHA 10
- Silica Training
- Confined Space Training
- Trench Safety Training
- Must be available for additional hours and/or weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Ditch Witch and Vermeer
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