Heavy Equipment Operator - Job Contract

Company Overview
Das-Co of Idaho is the leading utility contractor in the state, delivering essential services across Telecommunication, Water/Sewer, Directional Drilling, Joint Trench, and Natural Gas projects throughout the Treasure Valley and beyond. We are dedicated to safety, quality, and efficiency in every project we undertake.

Job Summary:

Operators operate various types of equipment efficiently and safely to complete projects on time. They may prepare sites by cleaning them, loading, or unloading materials, digging trenches, compacting earth, and removing hazards. Level 1, 2 and 3 Operations Qualifications required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Must have CDL.
• Must have basic tool knowledge.
• Will assist team members with basic installation of gas plumbing through manual labor and shovel work.
• Will complete assigned Operations Qualifications.
• Use various equipment, hand, and power tools.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of layout tools, and measurement tools.
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting.
• Ability to load or unload construction materials, pipe, and equipment.
• Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel, using pick, rake, shovel, etc.
• Prepare ground trenches for pipes and utility lines.
• Use chains, slings, or guide wires to rig pipes, trench boxes, and slide rail shoring systems.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Work safely around heavy equipment and people at all times.
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and standards of safety.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Any vocational training is strongly desired.
• Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Display a willing attitude to learn from others.
• Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Focus to work safely in close proximity to heavy equipment and underground utilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Physical Requirements:

• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.
• Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.

Join us in building vital infrastructure while advancing your career in a supportive, safety-focused environment!

Pay: From $29.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Das-Co of Idaho is a drug-free company. Are you able to pass a pre-employment drug screening?
• Do you have any driving violations that would disqualify you from driving our company vehicles? (DUI, Racing, Reckless Driving, Etc.)
• Have you ever been convicted of a Felony?

Experience:

• Backhoe operation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Work Location: In person