Travel Utility Excavator/Equipment Operator

About this Role

FiberTel is looking for a Travel Utility Excavator/Equipment Operator for our Portland location. This is a travel position with job sites in OR, WA, and ID.

The Travel Utility Excavator/Equipment Operator will be responsible for safely and skillfully operating and maintaining construction equipment (cable plows, backhoe, mini excavator, skid steer, rock saw, and other utility construction equipment). This position may also help with loading and unloading of equipment and materials using heavy equipment as well as any other tasks assigned by the foreman. A Class A CDL is required for this position.

Pay: $25-36/hr, DOE. Daily Per Diem + travel accommodations.

What You'll Do

Position Responsibilities:

• Operate all heavy machinery in a safe manner
• Dig trenches, back-fill excavations, and compact & level earth to grade specifications
• Transport materials and equipment
• Load & unload equipment and material as needed
• Follow all on-site safety procedures
• Ensure contents & equipment are properly secured during transportation
• Comply with all DOT regulations and rules
• Perform daily vehicle pre-trip inspections and JHA

What You'll Bring

Position Qualifications:

• Possess a valid CDL class A
• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery
• Clean driving record (no more than 2 tickets in the last 5 years)
• Strong focus on quality and safety
• Excellent time management skills

*Pay is based on experience and skill set.

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. This position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. The employee will need to be able to regularly lift 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

What You'll Get

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Competitive Pay

* Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee.

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required

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