Heavy Equipment Operator

Take the next step in your career with an innovative organization that values, develops and empowers its employees to enhance their potential.  At Portland Utilities Construction Co., LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions company, our employees are our number one asset.  Our team has been committed to excellence by being a water and wastewater pipeline rehabilitation specialist for over 30 years.  Join our team to help keep infrastructure working better, safer and longer for customers throughout the world.

We are currently looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to perform tasks related to digging trench excavations between 6 VF to 20 VF deep that support our sewer and water rehabilitation construction projects in the Knoxville, TN area and/or southeastern region of the United States.

The company seeks talented candidates with an ability to excavate safely around underground utilities such as electric, gas, water, sewer and communication, dig out pipe routes and excavate for services and lateral lines and manhole installation. We are currently offering a limited sign-on bonus of $2,000 for new hires without a CDL license if they meet the criteria outlined in our sign-on bonus program.

Career Growth Opportunities

Work for a forward thinking and innovative companyEcological footprint-we are rehabbing the world’s infrastructure one pipe at a time with minimal disruption to people’s daily routines with little waste

What You Will Do:Dig out Pipe Routes and communicate with other construction personnel to discuss project details.

Excavate safely around underground utilities such as electric, gas, water, sewer and communication.Install trench shielding, shoring and sloping.

Dig trench excavations between 6 VF to 20 VF.

Load and unload structures to install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.

Assist pipelayers in the placement of pipes using hand signals

.Excavate for services and lateral lines and manhole installation.

Safely load dump trucks with excavation spoil and backfill.

Grade or level trench bases using stone or backfill.

Perform basic operational maintenance and repairs of equipment used;

Participate in safety meetings and following company safety rules and policies.

Ability to travel extensively 100% of the time each week, which could have you away from home for 2-3 weeks at a timeAbility to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, stretch, use hands to handle objects, tools or controls; talk and hear without visual cues, lift push, and pull up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Education/Experience

5 years or more experience digging trenches 6VF to 20 VF deep;Has a working knowledge of the OSHA Standards for trenching and excavation.PUCC will also consider candidates who have completed a certification program from a trade school that specializes in heavy equipment excavation operations.Completion of OSHA 10/OSHA 30 CourseKnowledge of trench shielding, shoring and sloping.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The physical demands, work environmental characteristics, and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Azuria Water Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Azuria Water Solutions is bound.

Azuria Water Solutions will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Azuria Water Solutions on the basis of race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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