Job Description

Equipment Operator

At Moss Utilities we specialize in underground utility installations. Our project capabilities and experience include commercial, single-family residential, multi-family residential, and public works infrastructure projects all over the DFW Metroplex. While Moss Utilities was founded in 2016, the Moss family has a legacy in the utility construction industry in Dallas-Fort Worth dating back to the early 1900's. Come join the Moss Utilities journey and family legacy.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a part of a crew.
• Operates or tends machinery equipped buckets, to excavate and load loose materials
• Operates construction equipment, such as, power shovels, trench-digging machines, bulldozers
• Operate heavy equipment safely and in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures
• Perform daily equipment inspections prior to starting machine and after operation
• Clean cab, tracks and windshield daily; grease and check fluids daily
• Maintain proper slope, benching and spoil pipe placement per OSHA standards (includes proper utilization of trench safety/boxes)
• Excavate responsibly around all existing utilities
• Enforce hand digging while in close proximity to existing utilities
• Have knowledge of proper rigging techniques
• Immediately report any and all damage to equipment to supervisor
• Attend Operator Certification Training
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications
• Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as directed by the Crew leader, Foreman, or Supervisor.
• Handle physically demanding construction duties.
• Assist crew members in placing underground pipes, conduits, manual labor and shovel work, and operate power tools
• Comply with all OSHA and Moss safety policies and guidelines (Use stop work authority if necessary)
• Support a positive safety culture
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.

What You Get From Working At Moss:

• An incredible culture built on our core values.
• Competitive pay and solid benefits.
• On-site fitness center, basketball court, pickleball courts and personal training.
• Awesome clients and great projects.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, Life Insurance, STD, Accident & Critical Illness
• Multiple health plan options
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off

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