Loader Operator - Asphalt Plant

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riley brothersBellingham (MA)

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

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About the role

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, 5 Star Electric, Superior Hydrovac and Superior Pipeline Services.

Position Title: Operator - LoaderOur Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care. Classification: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Operates, maneuvers, and navigates heavy equipment (backhoes, loaders, etc) at our asphalt plant in Bellingham
Uses either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes
Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards and communicates abnormal working conditions to appropriate parties
Provides mid-level laborer functions including hand digging with a shovel, setting up traffic control, entry level equipment operations, placing fiber, loading materials, etc. on various safety sensitive utility construction sites
Proficient with utility print and map reading
Has performed at least 6 months of independent operating of various equipment (directional drill, mini); knows all safety regulations with basic operating skills
Meets company and customer specifications for all trench or backhoe jobs
Exposes underground utilities manually
Conducts post-job quality checks
Cleans, checks fluid levels and conducts a visual inspection of equipment to assure your equipment is performing at optimum safety and the required paperwork
Communicates with supervisor daily to turn in required paperwork
Perform other tasks as required
Success Factors:

Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions. Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

Experience and Education:

One (1+) plus years of experience in backhoe/mini excavator operation is required
Two (2+) plus years of demonstrated experience in operating a loader
Experience reading basic prints and Underground Facility Location Sketch is preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver's License is required within two weeks of employment. Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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