Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 10-25%
Compensation: $19.00 - $35.00  Hourly

Company Profile:

Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.

With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.

Build a Career. Build What Matters.

Job Summary:

As the Operator I/II/III, you will operate heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently for construction and excavation projects while protecting underground utilities and other infrastructure. You will prepare and operate equipment, interpret plans and specifications, identify potential hazards, and support a variety of construction activities. Success in this role requires safe equipment operation, strong awareness of active utilities, equipment maintenance, and adherence to company and industry safety standards.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

· Operate heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable safety standards.
· Load, unload, transport, set up, and break down heavy equipment and ensure assigned equipment is properly maintained and documented.
· Safely operate equipment near active utilities and verify utility locations before beginning work; develop a plan to safely work above, below, or around utilities and other obstacles.
· Operate equipment including asphalt rollers, skid steers, backhoes, mini excavators, vacuum trucks, bore machines, and other heavy construction equipment as qualified.
· Perform additional construction activities including conduit placement and proofing, potholing, shoring, rigging, structure setting, concrete work, and asphalt placement.
· Communicate with supervisors regarding job requirements, site conditions, equipment needs, and daily work activities.
· Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

· High school diploma or GED equivalent.
· Valid driver's license.
· DOT Medical Card.
· OSHA 10 certification.
· Required safety and job-specific certifications, including applicable First Aid, Flagger, Competent Person, Silica, Confined Space, and Trench Safety training.
· Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement or willingness to obtain one.

Experience

· Minimum 1 year of experience locating underground utilities and operating heavy equipment near active utilities.
· Experience operating heavy construction equipment such as skid steers, backhoes, mini excavators, vacuum trucks, bore machines, and asphalt rollers.
· Experience reading and understanding construction plans and specifications.
· Basic knowledge of shoring systems and safe shoring methods.

Skills and Abilities

· Ability to safely operate heavy construction equipment around underground utilities and other obstacles.
· Knowledge of utility locating systems and procedures and ability to identify and avoid marked utilities.
· Ability to perform basic computer tasks and complete required job documentation.
· Ability to follow OSHA, ANSI, company safety requirements, and established operating procedures.
· Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with supervisors, crew members, and other project personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience operating Ditch Witch and Vermeer equipment.
· OSHA 30 certification.
· Cross-training or experience in another field position, such as Lineman or Splicer.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift, twist, and work in awkward positions.
· Work performed outdoors and around heavy equipment and machinery in varying and inclement weather conditions.
· Ability to maintain visual and audible contact with crew members and moving or stationary persons, vehicles, and objects to safely coordinate movement.
· Ability to wear required personal protective equip