Utility Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

CK Contractors and Development is hiring Utility Operators. This position is responsible for digging trenches for pipe laying crews to install sewer, storm drain, and / or water supply lines. The Utilities Operator is knowledgeable with underground excavating procedures and ground grading.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive, operate and maneuver heavy equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of the operating equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of wet utilities, sewer and treatment or water supply and distribution Read and interpret utilities blueprints to dig soil according to defined specifications.
• Maintain active awareness of surroundings near the equipment to maintain safe operation and distances from potential hazards such as underground utility lines, other equipment, and other workers.
• Coordinate machine functions with crew members in response to hand and audio signals.
• Maintain familiarity with and understanding of utilities work flow of duties and team coordination with other trades.
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Responsible for pre and post checks of equipment, daily maintenance and keeping the equipment clean and ready for daily operation.
• Keep records for material and equipment usage and any problems encountered.
• Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.
• Maintain attendance at work, including presence at work during regular work hour or other schedules as may be assigned. Acceptance of overtime assignments will also be required based on operational needs.

Experience and Requirements

Working Conditions

Employees are expected to follow all OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries to personnel and property.

Pay range is based on experience.

Job sites are located within a 70 mile radius of the greater Charlotte metro area. By applying for this job opening, you acknowledge our operation radius and understand your commute could reach up to one (1) hour. Teammates are asked to move job sites as project needs change. All applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made shall undergo and pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test prior to beginning work.

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