Heavy Equipment Operator
Congruex
Full-time
On-site
Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Title: Operator
Business Unit: WhiteCo, a Congruex Company
Department: Construction
Reports To: Construction Manager
Employment Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Job Summary:
We are looking for an Underground Construction Operator to join our growing team. The Operator will be responsible for safely operating many types of construction equipment to dig around existing utilities. We are looking for experienced individuals with knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry.
Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
- Operate heavy machinery productively and safely in all conditions
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
- Utilize different machines for placement and removal of dirt/debris
- Utilize machinery to guide and install cable
- Represent WhiteCo in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
- Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
- Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
- Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
- Travel overnight to various sites as requested
Required Skills:
- Valid Driver’s License (unrestricted)
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- At least 1 year of recent experience in heavy equipment operation
- Ability to operate and dig around existing utilities safely and productively
- Possess knowledge of utility depth and placement as well as general knowledge of construction practices and equipment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
- Function effectively as an integral part of a team
- Meet physical demands – lift and/or move 50 to 150 pounds
- Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
Desired Qualifications:
- CDL preferred, or willing to obtain one
- OSHA certified
Company Profile:
WhiteCo, a Congruex company
Founded in 1995, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin-based White Construction (WhiteCo) is a self-perform telecom construction company specializing in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) and fiber optic interconnects/long hauls, while also having strong aerial, splicing, and cutover capabilities. WhiteCo has an outstanding reputation of providing turnkey design and construction services throughout the Midwest to a diverse client base.
WhiteCo offers a full suite of benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) savings starting on day one, paid holidays, paid time off, and is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.
Congruex
Congruex was formed in 2017 to take advantage of historic demand for digital connectivity. The digital networks we design and build for our clients enable everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions. Few companies in our industry can operate at scale and self-perform services like our multinational team. Our clients choose Congruex to deliver turnkey digital networks under a single platform. Our unified vision is to become the best end-to-end provider of network design and build services in the U.S.
We are the One Congruex Family. We are building tomorrow, together.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.