Equipment Operator - NON-UNION - ULCS

Brand: Utility Lines Construction Services

Location: Birmingham, AL, United States

Date Posted: Jan 10, 2025

Requisition Number: 510

Description

Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator will be expected to operate equipment including but not limited to backhoes, trenchers, mini excavators, drill rigs, digger derricks, knuckle booms, jackhammers, and other equipment and tools.

Pay : Competitive/Hourly (more detail during your interview process)

Benefits :

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Short/Long Term Disability

• Matching 401(k) Plan

• Paid Holidays and Vacation

• FR Clothing Provided

• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Operates heavy equipment including but not limited to backhoes, trenchers, mini excavators, drill rigs, digger derricks, knuckle booms, jackhammers, and other equipment and tools.

• Works around hazardous equipment.

• Works near energized parts or equipment.

• Works around excessive noise from machines and equipment

• Establishing OSHA and company/customer safety requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must be able to operate the various tools for the work (various manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come along and handling, etc.)

• Must have the endurance to perform duties throughout a standard eight (8) or ten (10) hour day.

• Must be able to maintain attention during dangerous tasks.

Education & Experience

• NCCCO Certification is preferred but not required.

• Experienced in backhoe, trencher, excavator, skid steer, bulldozer, and other various types of equipment required.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) required.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home.

Physical Requirements:

• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling

• FREQUENT (up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs

• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, Lifting Up to 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066 . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.