JOB SUMMARY An Utility Operator's main responsibility is to operate equipment to assist in installing new or repairing existing distribution utilities, including mainline and service lines. DUTIES ...
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JOB SUMMARY An Utility Operator's main responsibility is to operate equipment to assist in installing new or repairing existing distribution utilities, including mainline and service lines. DUTIES ...
Area Manager
Columbus, OH · On-site
... Phoenix, operating across Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, and Louisiana, and we're just getting started ... We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Retail Area Manager to lead multiple cannabis retail ...
Area Manager
Columbus, OH · On-site
... Phoenix, operating across Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, and Louisiana, and we're just getting started ... We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Retail Area Manager to lead multiple cannabis retail ...
Area Supervisor (02316)
Grove City, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02316)
Grove City, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02330)
Delaware, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02330)
Delaware, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02328)
Westerville, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
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Westerville, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (09772)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (09772)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02335)
Dublin, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02335)
Dublin, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor - (02213)
Newark, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor - (02213)
Newark, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (09772)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (09772)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02330)
Delaware, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02330)
Delaware, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02676)
Plain City, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02676)
Plain City, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02319)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02319)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02205)
Mount Vernon, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02205)
Mount Vernon, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02205)
Mount Vernon, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02205)
Mount Vernon, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02687)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02687)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02328)
Westerville, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02328)
Westerville, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02319)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02319)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor - (02213)
Newark, OH · On-site
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
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Area Supervisor - (02213)
Newark, OH · On-site
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor - (02213)
Newark, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor - (02213)
Newark, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02687)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
Area Supervisor (02687)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Locally owned and operating stores in the greater Columbus, OH area. 90% of our franchisees started as drivers, including this one, back in 1983! Our franchise has been one of the top 2% of all ...
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$12.26 - $13.85
3% of jobs
$13.85 - $15.45
4% of jobs
$16.91 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.45 - $17.05
19% of jobs
$17.05 - $18.64
22% of jobs
The median wage is $18.74 / hr.
$18.64 - $20.24
17% of jobs
$21.74 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$20.24 - $21.83
10% of jobs
$21.83 - $23.43
10% of jobs
$23.43 - $25.02
7% of jobs
$25.02 - $26.62
4% of jobs
$26.62 - $28.21
2% of jobs
$28.21 - $29.81
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Job description
JOB SUMMARY
An Utility Operator’s main responsibility is to operate equipment to assist in installing new or repairing existing distribution utilities, including mainline and service lines.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES- Exemplify our Core Values: Protect, Perform, Positivity, Pride, and Prosperity
- Utilize excavators of all sizes to excavate around existing utilities
- Ability to operate on multiple types of utilities
- Operate other equipment to move soft/hard surfaces to prep and finish job sites
- Assess work zone to determine if existing utilities have been properly located prior to digging
- Excavate around live gas lines and other utilities, requiring skill and care to protect life and property
- Comply with industry/client standards and company policies for excavation
- Maintain tolerance zones
- Ability to identify necessary tasks needed based on direction given from Foreman
- Perform pre and post inspections and daily maintenance on equipment
- Willingness to perform nonoperating tasks as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized job site free from unnecessary hazards
- Perform Driver’s Vehicle Inspections and cleaning on vehicles and equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
- Ability to be a team player with a cando attitude
- 2 years of experience operating equipment
- 1 year of experience operating around existing underground utility infrastructure
- Competent Person Training (provided)
- Withstand the climate yearround
- Insurable Driver’s License
- Pass DOT drugtesting & DOT physical
- Pass criminal background check
- Ability to adhere to safety expectations set by OSHA and client/company standards
- Ability to complete computerbased and handson training once hired
- Willingness to travel out of town if necessary PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years of experience in the utility infrastructure industry
- 2 years of experience operating in utility infrastructure
- GPS Experience
- HeavyJob knowledge
- Proficient with iPads
- CDL Class A
- Previously held Operator Qualifications trainings WORK ENVIROMENT/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Be physically active for long periods of time
- Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
- Able to continuously lift and carrying objects 40+ pounds CORE VALUES
- Protect: We care about each other, our customers, and our communities
- Perform: We are committed to a safetyfirst, highquality product
- Positivity: We have a cando attitude to resolve issues
- Pride: We take pride in our work, heritage, and our evolution
- Prosperity: We continually improve ourselves, our partnerships, and our performance EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This position is mostly outside, doing strenuous work in the elements. Typical hours are Monday through Friday from 7am to 5/6pm. Some Saturdays may be required. Overtime opportunities may be available. Overtime is classified as anything over 40 hours a week. Travel is dependent on that specific contracted job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSOur Core Values exemplify who we are and who will succeed within our company:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.