SIMON | Excavator Operator

Job Summary:

Works with ground personnel in the excavation and installation process of laying pipe on line and grade.

Main Responsibilities:

•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies 
•    Safely operates a large excavator.
•    Ensures trench is excavated to the accurate depth/grade with proper safety sloping or protection.
•    Responsible for placement of water, storm & sanitary sewer pipe in the excavation.
•    Ensures all work is conducted in a safe and responsible manner.
•    Follows directions of ground crew regarding craning, gravel placement and grading.
•    Ability to cut grade with minimal time spent on excavating to ensure production is on schedule.
•    Knowledge of changes in soil conditions and materials that impact operations.
•    Conducts trench work so that it meets OH&S requirements.
•    Knowledge of accurate rigging of pipe, utility access hole barrels, etc. and ensures safe work procedures are followed during lowering of materials into the excavation.
•    Perform minor maintenance to excavation equipment, report problems or defects to mechanic for repair.

Education:

•    High school diploma or equivalent preferred
•    Valid drivers’ license (ability to maintain a clean driving history required)

Skills:

•    Two years plus of excavator operator for utility work
•    Ability to work with others in a professional manner
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•    Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and problem-solve
•    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Physical Requirements:

•    Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
•    Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
•    Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
•    Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) 
•    Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
•    Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
•    Regularly required to work from a seated position operating equipment for long periods
•    Frequent exposure to loud noise 
•    Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration
•    Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
•    Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
•    Occasionally exposed to working from high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock

Benefits and Perks:

•    Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
•    Prescription Drug Coverage
•    Dental and Vision Plans
•    Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
•    Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
•    Employee Assistance Program 
•    Life and AD&D Insurance 
•    Disability Insurance 
•    Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
•    401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
•    Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Benefit offerings subject to change.