Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

Job Summary:

You are an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven ability to work alongside crew members in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project quality to help build telecommunications networks. You’re a team player who ensures the well-being of others and lends a hand where needed. This position requires 100% travel and provides opportunity for a diverse career path and longevity with an industry leading telecommunications company.

Join Ledcor Technical Services today!

Essential Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of excavators, backhoes, trenchers, dozers, cable plows, etc.
• Provide light maintenance and routine service to equipment
• Operates equipment, hand tools and lifts heavy items (up to 50 pounds)
• Reads underground utility locates and ensures safe digging practices are always being adhered to
• Maintains a healthy and safe work environment for the crew, the public, the customer, and Ledcor
• Works as a part of an overhead telecom line crew and assists with restoring job sites back to their original state

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Heavy Equipment operation
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. Valid Class A CDL with documented past experience is preferred
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, pre-access drug and alcohol screenings
• Experience with safely operating a variety of large and small power equipment, light vehicles and properly tow/back-up trailers
• Experience in Telecommunications Construction heavily favored
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures
• Able to perform work on uneven surfaces
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders, interpret stakeholders’ needs, and identify solutions

Work Conditions

• 100% travel required for this role
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)

Additional Information:

Company Description

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair. 

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!

Employment Equity

Ledcor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other legally protected status. All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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