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Equipment Operator

ITG Communications, LLC
Chaska, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025
Job Description

Equipment Operator (Chaska, MN)

The Equipment Operator performs a variety of tasks, operating various types of equipment primarily related to the construction of telecommunications and a Fiber-to-the-Home (FttH) Network. This position will operate heavy to light excavation equipment as well as place and bury fiber pathways, including operation of horizontal/directional drill rigs, locating equipment, and product support equipment.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent, and at least one (1) year experience. Vocational school training or apprenticeship preferred.
  • On-the-job training offered. Must be available to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.

Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to stand, walk, sit
  • Ability to use hands to handle or feet
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms
  • Ability to climb and balance
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
  • Ability to lift to 50 lbs regularly, and up to 100 lbs as needed
  • Ability to maintain all safety expectations
  • Works outdoors for extended periods
  • Exposed to extreme weather conditions
  • Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery
  • Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains

Key Competencies, Skills, Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities.
  • Ability to read building plans related to structural concrete and land grades.
  • Excellent mechanical skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Ability to work as a team.
  • Oral communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Operates excavation equipment for underground telecommunications cable conduit installation, including fiber optic cable.

Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation

Transports tools and other construction equipment to and from construction sites.

Responsible for avoiding existing cables and digging by blueprints and designated plans.

Performs all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and uses appropriate safety equipment

Setup and cleanup of work site including traffic and pedestrian control.

Inspects and fuels vehicles before beginning shift.

Performs routine maintenance and repairs.

Reads utility locates and coordinating day lighting of these facilities

Ensures all applicable permits and locates are complete and on-site.

Inspects the work that is in progress to ensure that the workmanship conforms to specifications

Operates construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications

Ensuring sites are kept clean and safe.

Additional Comments:

ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also ITG’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions

Company Description

ITG Communications, LLC is a full-service provider of permanently outsourced infrastructure services supporting the broadband cable and wireline telecommunication industries. Our customers are large cable and telecommunication companies who rely on us to provide daily fulfillment services (installation, upgrade and service) and construction and maintenance services supporting their infrastructure and networks.

We are headquartered just outside of Nashville, TN and operate over 30 offices throughout the United States. We employ approximately 1,200 people and own a fleet of 800 fulfillment and construction vehicles. ITG has grown its national footprint by consistently delivering leading quality of service and customer satisfaction scores, while always adhering to honest and ethical business practices.

ITG has developed FUSE, a proprietary state-of-the-art business intelligence tool that allows us to effectively manage labor, dispatch, fleet, inventory, payroll, work order status and human resource management throughout our operations. In addition, our entire fleet is equipped with GPS tracking and drive cam technologies allowing for continuous and seamless contact with our technicians, assuring time commitments are met. We are also dedicated to the safety and well being of our employees, customers and communities in which we work and are committed to the highest standards of safety.

Our biggest asset is our employees, who are the cornerstones of our success. We operate in a culture that supports employee’s lifestyle, safety and career advancement. Our training programs insure our technicians are fully prepared to deliver safe, skillful, efficient and quality services. ITG provides a competitive wage and bonus program and offers a compelling suite of employee health benefits.

ITG’s owners are involved in every aspect of the day to day operations and have set a high standard of quality and professionalism. We share the same drive as our customers – ensuring their subscribers receive timely and courteous services. Our steadfast quality pledge is to ensure our customers and their subscribers are completely satisfied with our performance and the precision of our craftmanship.

ITG Communications, LLC is a full-service provider of permanently outsourced infrastructure services supporting the broadband cable and wireline telecommunication industries. Our customers are large cable and telecommunication companies who rely on us to provide daily fulfillment services (installation, upgrade and service) and construction and maintenance services supporting their infrastructure and networks. We are headquartered just outside of Nashville, TN and operate over 30 offices throughout the United States. We employ approximately 1,200 people and own a fleet of 800 fulfillment and construction vehicles. ITG has grown its national footprint by consistently delivering leading quality of service and customer satisfaction scores, while always adhering to honest and ethical business practices. ITG has developed FUSE, a proprietary state-of-the-art business intelligence tool that allows us to effectively manage labor, dispatch, fleet, inventory, payroll, work order status and human resource management throughout our operations. In addition, our entire fleet is equipped with GPS tracking and drive cam technologies allowing for continuous and seamless contact with our technicians, assuring time commitments are met. We are also dedicated to the safety and well being of our employees, customers and communities in which we work and are committed to the highest standards of safety. Our biggest asset is our employees, who are the cornerstones of our success. We operate in a culture that supports employee’s lifestyle, safety and career advancement. Our training programs insure our technicians are fully prepared to deliver safe, skillful, efficient and quality services. ITG provides a competitive wage and bonus program and offers a compelling suite of employee health benefits. ITG’s owners are involved in every aspect of the day to day operations and have set a high standard of quality and professionalism. We share the same drive as our customers – ensuring their subscribers receive timely and courteous services. Our steadfast quality pledge is to ensure our customers and their subscribers are completely satisfied with our performance and the precision of our craftmanship.

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