Driller/Heavy Equipment Operator $47,000+ Retention bonus of up to $5k

14320 James Road, Rogers MN

Description

Universal Services is a local, privately owned and operated construction company that specializes in directional drilling, property restoration, and aerial placement. We have been in business since 1998 and have installed over two thousand job sites each year since. We currently run multiple directional drilling, installation/maintenance and restoration crews across the state. Each team is equipped with state of the art, well maintained vehicles and machinery. We offer competitive pay, full benefit package and fun, productive work environment. Responsible for daily maintenance on truck and boring machine. Perform critical care and service to the machine after each use and each day. Adhere to ALL manufacturer provided safety operational procedures and industry safety standards. Operate the drill and provide training and assistance to coworkers. Perform routine labor (potholing, equipment set-up, conduit/duct/cable placement, set pedestals) as required. Drive tow vehicle with drill to the jobsite. Willingness to cross-train as a bore locator as required. Operator will direct others to/or mix bore gel for the machine. Prior experience operating drilling equipment required and must work well with others and participate on a crew. Must understand utility locate law and compliance procedures. Responsibilities include pre-job site survey/inspection to assure all utilities have been located and accounted for, planning the job, assign work tasks to laborers. Assure all located utilities that are in the construction path have been pot-holed, assist in other jobsite labor tasks (set pedestals, place pipe/conduit, pull cables, etc). Willingness to cross-train to become proficient at operating drill machine. Possess experience operating a utility locator, experience in underground utility construction, will accept a leadership role and responsibility for a crew. Requirements Valid insurable drivers license (CDL A w/Tanker Endorsement Required) Knowledgeable, proactive commitment to safety Ability to shovel consistently and lift between 50- 75 pounds Construction, labor, or landscape experience needed This position operates out of Rogers, MN AAP/EEO Statement Universal Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Universal Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.