Water Equipment Operator

Since inception, C.J. Hughes has focused on being one of the region’s leading underground pipeline, utility, and facility construction contractors. With devotion to safety, environmental and quality, we offer an array of specialized services to the natural gas, petroleum, and water / wastewater industries. With in-house fabrication facilities and a diverse fleet of equipment, we remain flexible to meet all our customers’ needs. Since inception, our geographic footprint has expanded all across the northeast and midwestern region of the US as well as projection farther south.

C.J. Hughes is currently seeking an experienced lead operator for our Water and Sewer department. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include large and small excavators, dozers, skid steers, etc., and other pieces of equipment. The Operator must operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment used in earth moving in a safe and efficient manner, including in town and hill work, and any other duties as required. This position also requires working in extreme weather conditions while performing a substantial amount of intense physical labor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Must have at least 1-3 years of operating experience as lead operator laying water mains. (Example 3’ – 8’ Trench Depths).
• Highly Proficient in operating heavy power-driven equipment, including dozers, excavators, and other pieces of heavy equipment.
• Working skills and knowledge of pipeline construction and maintenance techniques.
• Working skills and knowledge of trenching, earthmoving and compaction techniques.
• Working skills and knowledge of grades and blueprints.
• Must be capable of safely taking initiative and maximizing productivity when excavating in a city street environment. Observant and cautious when excavating around existing utilities. Observant and cautious when excavating in a city street environment.
• Must have experience in placement and connections of of PVC & Ductile Iron piping. (Typically, 2” – 24” Sizes. Can be larger diameter at times).
• Must pass and maintain all required operator tests and operator qualifications
• Must be able to work independently and as a crew member
• Knowledge of underground utilities and locator markings
• Skill to operate equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities
• Ability to think clearly no matter the stress or difficulty of your circumstances
• Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Ability and commitment to working safely
• CDL License preferred
• Must pass pre-employment screening, including drug screening, MVR, and provide 2 forms of I.D. required for I-9 authorization

REQUIREMENTS

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $29.10 - $34.35 per hour

Benefits :

Schedule

Work Location : On the road