Heavy Equipment Operator (Underground Wet Utilities) Details

Delta Pipeline - Los Angeles, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

People. Principle. Purpose.

At Delta Pipeline, we actively engage people to learn, grow, and make a difference. We are looking for talented individuals who are searching for not just a job, but a career. We are a 100% employee-owned company where you have the opportunity to become a shareholder and build trustworthy, long-term, mutually profitable relationships.

Position Summary

Responsible for operating and maintaining various equipment including excavators, backhoes, loaders, and dozers in a safe expeditious manner and in accordance with OSHA safe practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Comply with operating safety rules and regulations per OSHA safe practices
  • Inspect equipment and turn in written equipment report daily
  • Prepare and maintain equipment for safe daily operations (i.e. fuel, grease etc.)
  • Safely change buckets and attachments in a timely manner
  • Understand mixing of soil and water content for proper backfill
  • Able to perform safe and clean trench excavation and backfill
  • Able to set and pull shield shoring in accordance to OSHA safe practices
  • Able to calculate and set proper grades and elevations
  • Able to interact with foreman, superintendents and governing authorities to effectively manage project

Position Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of wet utility heavy equipment operator experience (MUST HAVE)
  • Extensive knowledge and ability to install sewer, water, fire and storm drain
  • CPR, Competent Person, Confined Space certifications preferred
  • Able to work nights, weekends, and overtime as required
  • Valid driver's license in good standing
  • Able to commute to various sites in Southern CA (Los Angeles/Ventura/Riverside/San Bernardino/Orange Counties)

Physical Requirements

  • Requires frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, squatting, sitting, pushing, and pulling of heavy objects regularly throughout the work shift
  • Able to work in sun, heat, dry, dirty and dusty conditions
  • Able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds without assistance
  • Requires manual dexterity to operate equipment and perform manual responsibilities

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and life Insurance
  • Employee Shares/Stock
  • Profit Sharing
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off/Paid Vacation
  • 6 Paid Holidays
  • Opportunities for development and advancement
  • An employee-owned company culture that values people, principle, and purpose

**No third party or agency submissions will be accepted.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekends

Experience:

  • Heavy Equipment Operations: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Sewer, water, and storm drain installation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Posted on : 3 years ago