Overnight Rail Excavator Operator Jobs in Riverside, CA

Position Summary

The scope of work for the position is to perform construction and/or survey related functions such as, but not limited to, the essential duties listed below.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Engages in general basic electrical work. (low voltage, wiring and testing)
• Conduit running, wire pulling, installing electric panels and cabinets.
• Engages and performs data collection using data loggers, volt meters and other technical equipment.
• Perform pipe and soil reads, isolated steel reads, and rectifier reads.
• Enter reads and writing work requests (“WR”) into database.
• Use of hand shovels, dig around existing utility structures.
• Use of hand and power tools, power equipment and electronic meters.
• Operation of small construction equipment. (trenchers, excavators, cutting saws)
• Drive company vehicle responsibly and also perform regular maintenance, cleaning of vehicle and equipment.
• Work closely with utility representatives along with daily interaction with the general public.
• Ability to work independently or with small crews.
• Complete accurate Timesheets and Dailies and submit on time.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record per insurance requirements.
• Required to pass a pre-employment DOT (Department of Transportation) drug screening and may be required to pass a DOT physical, as well as being subject to random drug testing throughout employment.
• Must pass client required Operator’s Qualifications (“OQ”).
• If assigned to the Nuclear Services Department, clearance acceptance qualifications per client will be required.

Knowledge/ Skills /Abilities:

• Obtain and pass OSHA 30 training required.
• Obtain and pass MSHA preferred.
• Utility experience, mapping and basic electricity knowledge preferred.
• Must have ability to work and communicate with all levels of employees and Clients.
• Mechanical and Electrical aptitude preferred.
• Experience using hand tools preferred.
• Basic Operator Qualifications preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Responsible and self-motivated.

Physical and Work Environment Demands:

• Frequent travel required. (with overnight stay)
• Frequent overtime required.
• Work outdoors in various climates including extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more, overhead, kneeling, crouching, standing, as well as carry for a minimum of 50 feet.
• Walk for extended distances in varying conditions and terrain.
• Use of hand tools and electronic meters.
• Driving a vehicle to and from work sites in all types of weather conditions and in heavy traffic and/or at night.