Heavy Equipment Operator

Need extensive experience on the following types of equipment: Backhoes, Mini Excavators. Digging around utilities preferred.***CDL a plus*** 

• Travel is required for this position.

• Prepares truck and machinery daily, includes but not limited to: checking oil, fueling, greasing, preventative maintenance, cleaning trailer, stocking with supplies, emptying garbage, checking lights on trailer, running through the DOT inspection list daily.
• Organizes and oversees inventory of tools and daily preparation of truck and machinery.
• Surveys job site for Blue Stakes, sprinklers, other obstacles, etc. before digging.
• Experience digging around utilities PREFERRED.
• Loads and unloads equipment.
• Operates backhoe or excavator, Hand digs trench two feet either side of marked utilities for location before trenches are dug by machinery.
• Spots for machine operator while trench is being dug.
• Backfills trenches and compacts the filling.
• Replaces all landscape removed during any job, making every effort in meeting the satisfaction of the customer and the public.
• Handles traffic control.
• Completes paperwork daily, in a neat and legible fashion.
• Paperwork includes but is not limited to: time cards, charge-outs, coding of receipts, detail checklist, DOT forms, etc.
• Maintains a checklist on equipment, materials used, man hours, etc.
• Communicates directly with the foreman in safety needs, work needs, and individual needs. Actively participates in crew and safety meetings.
• Follows established safety rules on job site, to and from job site, and uses common sense in maintaining a safe environment for self, team members, customers, and public.
• Reports progress of jobs to Foreman and discusses any problems for resolution. Monitors and verifies quality control and uniformity of work.

STEEL OR COMPOSITE TOE OVER THE ANKLE BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION!!

Sorensen Companies Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Sorensen, Craig F. Companies to assure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment, without impermissible regard to their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law. Harassment, discrimination, coercion and intimidation are strictly prohibited. This policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply!

All employment decisions at Sorensen Companies are made on the basis of merit and job requirements.

Sorensen Companies Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer .

It is the policy of Sorensen, Craig F. Companies to assure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment, without impermissible regard to their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law. Harassment, discrimination, coercion and intimidation are strictly prohibited. This policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply!

All employment decisions at Sorensen Companies are made on the basis of merit and job requirements.