Heavy Equipment Operator

SUMMARY

The Equipment Operator is skilled and safety-focused with experience in underground utility construction. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating heavy equipment to install, repair, and maintain underground utility infrastructure, including gas and electric systems, in compliance with PG&E standards and regulatory requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These are functions a qualified incumbent or applicant must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

- Operate a variety of heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, trenchers, and skid steers for underground utility installation and maintenance.

- Perform trenching, grading, and backfilling for gas and electric utility lines in mobile home parks and other residential areas.

- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with PG&E’s MHP Program specifications, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

- Read and interpret utility maps, blueprints, and construction plans to determine equipment operation needs.

- Coordinate with foremen, utility inspectors, and other crew members to ensure efficient and accurate execution of work.

- Conduct routine equipment inspections and maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation.

- Maintain accurate records of work performed, including daily logs and safety checklists.

- Adhere to all OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards and procedure.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

- Minimum of 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment in underground utility construction.

- Prior experience working on PG&E’s MHP Program or similar utility upgrade projects strongly preferred.

- Knowledge of underground utility installation practices, including gas and electric systems.

- Strong understanding of job site safety and compliance requirements.

- OSHA 10 or 30 Certification (or willingness to obtain).

- PG&E Operator Qualifications (OQ).

- First Aid/CPR Certification.

- Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.

- Strong organizational and communication skills.

- Comfortable utilizing mobile technology and job site software.

- Demonstrates ownership, integrity, and the ability to lead by example.

PAY: $55-62/HR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

Candidates and incumbents need to have the following skills:

- Problem Solving – Identify problems and work creatively in a team environment to resolve them.

- Flexibility – Respond in a flexible manner to issues; reprioritize work as the situation demands.

- Communication – Posses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Read and interpret communication styles of team members and clients who come from both technical and non-technical disciplines

- Organization – Manage competing demands; organize workload to efficiently utilize time.

- Software – Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. Proficient in use of HeavyJob preferred.

- Teamwork – Elicit feedback and cooperation from a wide variety of sources, project team members, other internal resources and client representatives.

- Quality Focus – Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve quality of project deliverables.

BEHAVIORS

Candidates and incumbents need to display the following behaviors:

- A drive to succeed in a team environment,

- The ability to provide superior service.

LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

- Requires ongoing coordination, communication and/or team problem solving between departments or functional areas and clients for work production or service quality.

CONTACTS

- This position requires regular contact with employees in multiple internal departments and may require contact with client employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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

- Incumbents will constantly; utilize written and verbal communication skills including active listening and speaking and reach and grasp objects.

- Incumbents will regularly experience periods of prolonged sitting, standing, walking, travel/drive a vehicle, and lift objects up to 25 lbs., and will occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

- Ability to work in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments.

UNION MEMBERSHIP REQUIUREMENT

This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Union membership is required upon hire. Candidates must be willing and eligible to join the appropriate union and comply with all related terms and conditions.

The role will require the person hired to commute to different jobs sites anywhere from Redding, CA to San Jose, CA and there is per diem offered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55.00 - $62.00 per hour

Work Location: In person