Circet USA is an industry leading provider of Network Services solutions in North America. Our experienced workforce of over 2,000 professionals is skilled at planning, consulting, engineering, construction, program management and combined engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions to meet our customer's rapidly changing infrastructure needs. We offer the most comprehensive solutions in the industry across ISP, OSP, Wireline, and Wireless.

Our customers include telecom service providers, MSO's, cloud service providers, and utilities. With nearly 50 years of experience, we have the ability to customize solutions to meet our customer's unique needs.

Summary: The Equipment Operator is responsible for Operating heavy & light construction equipment- including backhoes, cable plow, Mini-Ex, Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) & other types of machinery & assures maintenance of these as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Traffic Control set up & tear down

Ability to drive trucks & equipment to job sites
• Other duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position
• Maintains company equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines.
• Directly responsible for all personal actions and any personnel, vehicles or equipment in the care, custody, or control.
• Report any personal or vehicle/equipment accidents/incidents immediately to supervisors, corporate and assist in the investigation of same

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:

• • Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
  • Industry Consensus Standards
  • KGPCo Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
• Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• A class A CDL or the ability to obtain one is preferred but not required
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience with operating heavy equipment to include horizontal directional drilling, mini excavators, hydro-excavation equipment etc.
• 2 years of experience in utility construction preferred
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on occasion and up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be able to differentiate colors.
• Must be able to read and understand manufacture's manuals for operating and repairing of equipment and components.
• Possess general knowledge of construction practices.
• Knowledge of reading and understanding blueprints is preferred.
• Willing to work outdoors in all types of weather (i.e. snow, rain, wind, etc.) and work overtime as required.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen/criminal background test
• Exhibit personal power and leadership
• Exhibit self-awareness
• Exhibit a tendency for continuing education and self-improvement
• Exhibit enthusiasm and determination
• Exhibit industry awareness
• Exhibit exceptional organizational skills
• Exhibit the ability to live the KGPCo Values

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity