Pressure Digger Operator

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Have or willing to get CDLs after hire.

Supervises an up to 4-person crew of operators, apprentices, and / or skilled laborers.

Has strong expertise in all aspects of trade related materials, components, equipment, systems, methods of installations, safety procedures, safe work practices, basic calculations, blueprint and drawing interpretation, and trouble shooting.

Operates any hand tools, power tools, and equipment necessary to perform all trade associated assignments.

Can effectively communicate with peers, crew, project supervision, and other trades.

Completes multi-task assignments involving all aspects of the trade via verbal and written instructions, field sketches, schematics, one-line diagrams, and blueprint reference.

Identifies all tools and materials needed for assignment.

Perform assignment lay-outs and preparation for installation via verbal and written instructions, field sketches, schematics, one-line diagrams, and blueprint reference.

Directs, monitors, and works alongside employees delegated to ensure a safe and timely completion of assignment.

Instructs assisting employees in the correct operation of tools and equipment and safe work practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.

Must be able to safely enter and exit the aerial device and rear-end of the bucket and derrick trucks.

Must be able to work efficiently and effectively from heights.

Must be able to meet and maintain weight restrictions for bucket trucks as identified by truck manufacturers.

Digger Derrick / Pressure Digger Operator :

The main responsibilities of an Operator are to excavate and to assist in the installation of structures or cables for underground utility construction.

Must be able to drive and operate a Digger Derrick / Pressure Digger truck.

Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cables as required by contract specification.

Will have contact with public and private property owners to communicate the work to be performed.

Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come-a-longs, jackhammer, handline, etc.).

Must be able to use meters and other testing devices on secondary voltages up to 600 Volts.

Assists with assembling materials and work from the ground.

All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The position requires :

The possibility of traveling out of town for up to 10 days.

Working in extreme weather conditions and elements, indoor or outdoor, including heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, and snow depending on the job location.

Working in and around restricted / confined spaces, manholes, utility tunnels and excavations.

Working in and around vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Working on or around slippery or uneven surfaces.

Working in or around ditches, trenches, and excavations.

Working in and around exposures typical of a heavy construction site.

Working from various heights of up to 120' via ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and other safe work platforms / areas.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS :

Rare : (less than 10%) : sitting, kneeling, crawling, color-vision, climbing stairs

Occasional : (up to 33%) : stooping, squatting, climbing on / off a truck, reading, pushing, climbing ladders, lifting to 50 lbs.

Frequent : (up to 66%) : walking, body-twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, hearing-speech range, lifting, carrying, pulling, balancing, lifting to 10 lbs.

Continuous : (up to 100%) : standing, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing, gripping, lifting 10-50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception

Possession of good hearing, normal or corrected.

Possession of good vision, normal or corrected.

REQUIRED :

Current valid driver license.

Attention to details.

Strong code of ethics.

Service oriented, good people skills.

Have or willing to get CDLs after hire.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

401(k) with 4% company match

Annual Incentive Bonuses

Positive, team-focused work environment

Build the future with S&W Contracting, a Crete United Company

S&W Contracting, a Crete United Company, is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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