MGE Underground, Inc Hiring for Equipment Operator at Paradise, CA Full Time

Company Summary

MGE is a utility infrastructure contractor serving investor-owned and public utilities throughout California from its headquarters in Paso Robles and satellite offices throughout the state. Our mission is to be the leading provider of innovative construction solutions for our clients, providing the best value in support of their growing utility and infrastructure requirements.

Job Summary

As the Equipment Operator, you will safely operate heavy equipment such as a Backhoe, Front End Loaders, Skip Loaders, and Excavators. You will be working primarily with the installation of dry utilities, power, conduit, substructures, and concrete.

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for the Equipment Operator based in the Paradise area is $50.00 per hour. This position’s weekly work hours average from 40-55 hours per week. Anytime worked over 8 hours and/or on Saturday or Sunday is paid at double time. This position will require traveling.

In addition to the hourly rate, this role will receive $50 – $100 per day for subsistence.

Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, hearing, and vision plans through LINECO
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Member Assistance Program (MAP)/ Mental Health services
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefits and enhanced Term Life Insurance program
• NEAP Pension Plan
• 9 company holidays (unpaid)
• Weekly Pay
• Annual Increase

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings.
• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and wrights used for excavation and installation of underground utilities, such as backhoe, front-end loader, and hydraulic excavators.
• For excavators- be able to set and load trucks efficiently to optimize production and be able of utilizing rock breaker and/or processor attachments.
• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• accidents, incidents, and injuries immediately.
• Work with and assist the line crew in trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe or front-end loader.
• Keep equipment clean and from dirt and excess grease.
• Change buckets on equipment.
• Properly identify all utilities prior to performing excavation procedures.
• Consult with Foreman prior to digging to confirm unidentified or undefined utility indications.
• Attend weekly toolbox talks and all other company safety meetings.
• Grease, oil, fuel and do daily maintenance of equipment.
• Hand dig around existing utilities when necessary.
• Ensure all underground utilities are exposed by hand.
• Thorough knowledge of California Excavation Laws including California Government Code 4216 and Cal/OSHA Title 8 Construction Safety Order Chapter 4, Subchapter 4, Article, Section 1541.
• Operate tampers, jackhammers, drills, and saws.
• Carry, load, and/or haul equipment and/or materials to be used on the job site.
• Follow all company safety policies and practices, while observing stipulated safety codes at all times.
• any equipment repairs and/or breakdowns needed to Foreman or Supervisor.
• Light repair and maintenance of tools and equipment, cleaning and washing equipment.
• Maneuvering motorized heavy equipment to ensure the accurate removal and placement of materials.
• Loading and offloading rocks, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment.
• Communicate with crews to elucidate project specification, as needed.
• Aiding coworkers to ensure that the site is clean and organized at the end of each shift.
• Provide suggestions to refine workflow and boost efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• 
  Required: Minimum of 5 years’ heavy equipment operating experience.
• 
  Required: Must have a valid CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, excavator, trencher and rock wheel.
• Excavation experience in production and safety-oriented projects.
• Detail-oriented – quality and precision-focused.
• Team-oriented – cooperative and collaborative.
• Competitive and growth-oriented.
• Hardworking with a strong work ethic.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organization, people, and time management skills.
• Must be able to follow oral and written plans and directions.
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  Required: Successful candidates must pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: drug screen and background check. Background checks include, but are not limited to, Social Security Verification, Prior Employment Verification, Motor Vehicle Records, Personal and Professional References, Criminal History.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Extended standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Sitting for long periods of time in moving, vibrating, jerking, or stationery machinery.
• Repetitive motion from operating hand and foot controls of the equipment.
• Working in loud or noisy environments.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry loads (not greater than 50 pounds), individually at a time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision.
• Employee is required to drive a motor vehicle and travel to various locations.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

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