Construction Equipment Operator

UNDERGROUND CREW EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

R.D. Graham Electric is committed to hiring, training and equipping the very best employees. Every employee at R.D. Graham Electric is a part of a team, encouraging a positive work environment and making sure we meet our customers’ expectations. We believe in integrity and that “Our Word Matters”! For over 30 years, R.D. Graham Electric has been providing quality and expertise for commercial electrical installation, repairs, site lighting, and design-build installation all over North Carolina.

Employment Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Cost share at 50% employee/employer
• Company-sponsored Group Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective coverage for Long Term Disability, Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan and a Company Match Program
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Tool Purchase Program
• Work Boot Purchase Program
• Major Job site tools provided to each crew
• Dependable fleet vehicles provided to foreman

The purpose of this position is to perform installation of underground work on new construction, maintenance or repair job sites. This position works under the direction of the Underground Crew Lead Electrician.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair of underground installation work
• Capable of installing complete infrastructure and duct bank systems
• Demonstrates working knowledge of equipment operation, skills and best practices
• Capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures
• Capable of completing work safely based on directives from supervisor
• Coordinates operations with the work of other crew members
• Ensure work is ready for scheduled inspections
• Possess a working knowledge of underground distribution
• Troubleshoots problems on underground raceways and circuits
• Understands how to safely operate equipment
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
• Compliant with safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment for all personnel.
• This position is expected to promote and participate in a team oriented, positive work environment which promotes a culture of safety and open communication

Qualifications:

This position will require experience working in field install and operations, primarily in the construction and service of the commercial electrical industry. Experience following the established job site layout and install based upon the directives of the supervisor is critical to this position. Experience with excavation operations and the various associated equipment is required. While formal education is not a requirement for this position, associated trade certifications are beneficial. The individual should also demonstrate strong communication and problem solving skills. Must have experience operating Skid Steers and Mini-Xs.

Physical Requirements:

This position should be able to sit, bend, stoop and lift items which occasionally exceed 50 pounds. This position should also be able to climb, crawl and squat as the job demands. The work environment is outdoors in all type weather to include extreme heat and cold. The individual is exposed to extreme conditions of a construction site such as loud noise, dusty environments, moving mechanical equipment and regular exposure to the vibration of mechanical equipment.

Primary Work Site:

This position will be deployed to job sites for the purpose of install and repair of new and existing circuits.