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River City Construction Inc lists this Distribution Underground Equipment Operator opportunity in new bern, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Underground Equipment Operator
Department: Operations
Reports To: Foreman
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range:
Work Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week.
Position Purpose:
The Underground Equipment Operator position is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Securing the safety of yourself and others
Assisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives
Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need
Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner
Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills
Tasks: Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work
Efficiently operate a mini excavator
Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Understands when to wear personal protective equipment
Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order
Able to perform rigorous physical labor
Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
Understands excavation and shoring requirements
Capable of receiving and following directions
Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
Does all other related work as required to complete the job
Physical Aspects: The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team-member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction.
While performing the duties of this job, team-members are regularly required to talk or listen. The team-member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The team-member is frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.); or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. Team-members frequently lift or move up to or in-excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, team-members may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team-members are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Powerline construction work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.
Competencies: Team-Oriented
Self-Motivated
Customer Service Focused
Ethical and Honest
Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy
Required Qualifications: Must have a CDL Permit and the ability to obtain a CDL license within 90 days of hire
Must have a minimum of 6 months experience operating a mini excavator
Able to read/write and communicate effectively
Able to travel long distances at short notice, when required
Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
Able to lift an excess 50 lbs.
Willing to work overtime when requested
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, company-paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, and numerous voluntary benefits.
Special Position Requirements:
This is position and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply.
River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, River City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
AI Usage Disclaimer:
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Worksite address
new bern, NC, 28560, US
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