Equipment Operator - Civil Sitework

Position Summary:

The Equipment Operator III operates a variety of power construction equipment within New England states and assists utility construction crew in performing their assigned duties.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and promote all Company Safety Policies and the Company Code of Conduct.

• Operates power equipment on congested sites with multiple hazards (traffic, overhead wires, obstacles, uneven surfaces, etc.) while excavating and moving earth and other materials.

• Exercise proper care, maintenance, and operation of company equipment.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Maintains trenching and shoring standards to ensure proper safety standards are met.
• Maintains the equipment center of gravity while handling a load (avoids tipping accidents)
• Regularly inspects and maintains equipment as required.
• Drive machines to the workplace, lift and move materials and objects, and operate according to signals from others.
• Digs, spreads and levels dirt, gravel, or sand.
• Utility Work (street and/or private for water, gas, sewer, electric, geothermal, etc. with shoring boxes) AND Site Work (building foundations, grading, cut and fills, etc.) including basic GPS and drawing interpretation.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Hiring Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of previous related experience and education.
• MA Hoisting license, or other applicable state license.
• Can be qualified by an approved and competent company Operator on at least three pieces of equipment from the following (one piece per bullet):
  • Telehandler/Compact Track Loader/Front-End, Loader
  • Dozer/Grader
  • Excavators >32K and all attachments.

• Demonstrated GPS Capability and drawing interpretation.

• Ability to pass written tasks and associated Operator Qualification tests when applicable.
• OSHA 10 Construction Certification, or ability to obtain during pre-employment (company provided online training).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted Driver's License.

R.H. White is a family-owned construction management and general contracting company that has been in operation since 1923. It has five primary business divisions: building construction, construction services, mechanical construction, utility construction and water utility management and operations.

In addition to its Auburn, Massachusetts corporate headquarters and training center, the company also has multiple locations throughout New England. We are proud of our workforce's long record of loyal service which we believe is directly correlated to our family culture and focus on employee safety and training.

R.H. White has received numerous awards including the Massachusetts Employer of Choice Award from the Employer's Association of New England (EANE) and the Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award from Northeastern University's Center for Family Business. Additionally, we have received multiple STEP (Safety, Training, Evaluation Process Awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts (ABC) and the Gould Construction Institute (GCI) over the last decade.

A business does not grow without investing in its employees and we recognize that our team members are the foundation of our success. So, if you are looking for a dynamic and rewarding career with a diversified and growing business, consider joining R.H. White.