Heavy Equipment Operator

Ready to level up in your career? Join a global company that not only values its employees but also empowers them to reach new heights! Here at Insituform Technologies LLC, part of the Aegion family, we've been leading the charge in protecting pipeline systems for over 45 years with our innovative cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) solutions and other services. As industry pioneers, we're dedicated to enhancing critical infrastructure worldwide, making communities stronger and safer. If you're passionate about making a real difference, come join our team and help us keep infrastructure running smoothly and securely across the globe. Don't wait, apply today and be part of something big!
We're seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Spring Hill, FL to play a critical role and be a skilled member on our pipe crew, making sure water, sewer, and drainage systems are installed safely and properly.
We are currently offering a limited-time sign-on bonus of $4,000 for new hires with a valid CDL license, and sign-on bonuses for new hires without a current CDL license are also available at a reduced amount. New employees who meet the criteria outlined in our sign-on bonus program will be eligible for the full payout.
The starting pay is $21.00-$28.00 per hour depending on experience. We offer 100% paid on-the-job training!
Why You’ll Love Working For Us:

• Competitive salary
• Daily per diem while traveling
• 100% covered individual hotel room stays while traveling
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 401k matching
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and overtime pay
• Company paid PPE, boots, and safety gear
• Career growth opportunities
• Work for a forward-thinking and innovative company
• Ecological footprint - We are rehabbing the world’s infrastructure, one pipe at a time, with minimal disruption to people’s daily routines, with little waste

What You'll Do:

• Bring project plans and blueprints to life by installing and repairing sewer, water, and storm drainage pipes, ensuring perfect alignment and proper connections. Knowledge of dewatering practices is a plus.
• Champion safety procedures, creating a secure work environment for you and your team while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Assist in trenching and excavation tasks to prepare the work area for pipe installation by assisting in the installation of trench shields, sheeting & shoring equipment.
• Safely handle pipes, materials, and equipment required for the project, positioning them accurately for installation.
• Manage quality control by ensuring pipe installation work meets project standards and design specifications, including proper bedding and backfilling.
• Collaborate effectively with the pipe crew, Pipe Crew Foreman, and other team members to coordinate pipe laying activities and achieve project goals.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with your team and supervisors, reporting progress, challenges, and any issues as they arise.
• Identify and address operational challenges or issues that may arise during pipe laying and related tasks.
• Assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the tools and equipment essential for pipe installation.

What We Need from You:

• Proven experience as a Heavy Machine Operator in the utility construction industry.
• Able to operate a front-end loader, excavator/track hoe, and skidsteer.
• Proficiency in pipe installation techniques, including bedding and backfilling.
• Knowledge of construction plans, blueprints, and underground utility installation procedures.
• Comfortable working in varying weather conditions and at different job sites as required.
• Able to travel within the state of Florida when needed (Lodging & per diem provided).

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.