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Potelco, Inc.

Mainline Trench Operator

Sumner, WA

$34.60 - $59.75/hr

About this Role Mainline Trench Operator If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your analytic and organizational ...

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Mainline Trench Operator

Mainline Trench Operator

Potelco, Inc.

Sumner, WA

$34.60 - $59.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Potelco rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

About Us

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region's largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

About this Role

Mainline Trench Operator

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your analytic and organizational skills, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc. seeks a great Mainline Trench Operator to join the team in Sumner, WA.

The hourly pay for this role is $34.60-$59.75, depending on experience

What You'll Do

Responsibilities:

  • Excavate around existing utilities with precision.
  • Ability to properly clean and maintain the equipment.
  • Follows specifications for the job and company policies.
  • Compliance with safety procedures on and off the project site.
What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of mainline trench operator with excavator and backhoe experience.
  • CDL License is required.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
What You'll Get

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Compensation RangeThe anticipated compensation for this position is USD $34.60/Hr. - USD $59.75/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.

Employment Type: OTHER

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