Equipment Operator – Utility Construction

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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

Job Description

position: Equipment Operator
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Team Leader
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt

Responsibilities
* Operate various construction equipment
* Perform service, safety checks, check oil and fluids, and minor repairs on equipment
* Work with maintenance crew or laborer crew when not operating equipment
* Comply with proper safety standards and expectations
* Visually assess digging areas to ensure it has been properly staked/located prior to digging
* Safe operation of directional drills, trenching, or excavating equipment when needed
* Perform laborer requirements and responsibilities as needed
* Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
Requirements
* Valid driver’s license
* Class A license or permit Desired
* Able to perform safe work practices daily
* Able and willing to work outdoors, run back yard machine, digger derrick truck, mini excavator, backhoe, working with underground and overhead crews, pulling wire, burying conduit, assisting setting transformers and poles.
* Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 feet
* Able to perform physically demanding tasks
* Able to work some nights and weekends
Working Conditions
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, this role works in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Southwire company is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

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