Lead Excavator Operator (Utilities)
- Helena, MT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- You have a background in heavy civil construction, specifically grading, excavation, underground utilities, site work, and/or projects with related scopes. (3-6 years). Extensive experience as a lead excavator operator in utility installation.
- You're passionate about providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback, as well as promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
- Ex Authorization to work, or the ability to obtain prior to start without company assistance.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Potential for Overtime
- Opportunities for Internal Mobility
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Training Provided
- Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
- Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
- Opportunities for Community Engagement
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters.
- Operate equipment in confined and high traffic areas.
- Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
- Shovel earth/dirt to prepare ground trenches for pipes.
- Utilize equipment to remove earth and other debris in preparation for various utility projects.
- May dig up existing ground pipes and other debris with manual tools as needed.
- Safely attach various material to chains/guide wires.
- Set up and move laser level/tripod and pipe lasers.
- Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
- Perform job site clean-up.
- Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
- Keep machines cleaned and maintained.
- Keep time and material records.
- Travel to and from various locations.
- Lead team at job site.
- Routinely assist other members of the work force in different areas of production.
- May operate heavy equipment to include front end loader, excavator, backhoe, or other equipment as needed.
- Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
- Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
- Regular and timely attendance.
- Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.
- Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, site specifications, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to train others to their own level of proficiency.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Proficient at main line digging with excavator.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment physical fitness and agility test and drug screen.
- Must have current authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to travel outside Helena, MT. Travel will be required at times for this job and may require 50% or more during work season
- CDL a plus but not required.
- GRIP - with at least 90 lbs. of force
- CLIMBING - in, around, and on equipment
- HEAVY LIFTING - of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to75 lbs. from floor to waist
- AWKWARD POSITIONS - getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground
- FLEXIBILITY - awkward reaches
- BALANCE - including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
- VISION - 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions
- HEARING - corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
- Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion