Heavy Equipment Operator (Underground Wet Utilities)

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)