Digger Derrick/Pressure Digger Operator

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Digger Derrik/Pressure Digger Operator

Have or willing to get CDLs after hire.

Supervises a 4-person crew of operators, apprentices, and / or skilled laborers.

Has strong expertise in all aspects of trade related materials, components, equipment, systems, methods of installations, safety procedures, safe work practices, basic calculations, blueprint and drawing interpretation, and trouble shooting.

Operates any hand tools, power tools, and equipment necessary to perform all trade associated assignments.

Can effectively communicate with peers, crew, project supervision, and other trades.

Completes multi-task assignments involving all aspects of the trade via verbal and written instructions, field sketches, schematics, one-line diagrams, and blueprint reference.

Identifies all tools and materials needed for assignment.

Perform assignment lay-outs and preparation for installation via verbal and written instructions, field sketches, schematics, one-line diagrams, and blueprint reference.

Directs, monitors, and works alongside employees delegated to ensure a safe and timely completion of assignment.

Instructs assisting employees in the correct operation of tools and equipment and safe work practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.

Must be able to safely enter and exit the aerial device and rear-end of the bucket and derrick trucks. Must be able to work efficiently and effectively from heights.

Must be able to meet and maintain weight restrictions for bucket trucks as identified by truck manufacturers.

Digger Derrick / Pressure Digger Operator:

The main responsibilities of an Operator are to excavate and to assist in the installation of structures or cables for underground utility construction.

Must be able to drive and operate a Digger Derrick / Pressure Digger truck.

Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cables as required by contract specification.

Will have contact with public and private property owners to communicate the work to be performed.

Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come-a-longs, jackhammer, handline, etc.).

Must be able to use meters and other testing devices on secondary voltages up to 600 Volts.

Assists with assembling materials and work from the ground.

All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Trucking context:

• Local

Work Location: In person