Mini EX Operator

Requirements:

• Monitoring and maintaining all assigned equipment per manufactures requirements
• Safe and professional operation of all assigned equipment.
• Able to communicate and follow directives.
• Operating equipment in a manner that will avoid unnecessary damage to existing surroundings.
• Be familiar with and fully understand Utility Mark Outs, paint, locating marks and devices.
• Request assurances from project foreman, supervisor that existing utilities have been marked and recorded before beginning excavation. Always utilize a spotter.
• Cautious and aware of existing utilities and safe operation concerning such utilities.
• Productive operation of excavation and other equipment to complete tasks.
• Perform routine inspections of equipment for damage, deficiencies, report any issues.
• Perform safe loading and unloading of equipment and materials.
• Complete required paperwork, forms and records as required
• Coordinate machine actions with crew members in response to hand or audio signals

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Must be committed to working safely. Compliance with company safety regulations is required at all times.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• Previous heavy equipment operating experience
• Strong mechanical skills
• Physical strength and endurance to perform all principal duties and responsibilities

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift 75 lbs.

Physical Demands (All Positions):

• Must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds
• Standing, walking including and primarily on uneven surfaces, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, speaking and hearing are required continuously

Work Environment (All Positions):

• Employee will be subjected to outside weather conditions
• Employee could be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold, heat and humidity.
• The noise level in the work environment can often be loud
• The employee is frequently exposed to slow- or fast-moving traffic in the work environment

Operators must be willing to work overtime as dictated by workload volumes.

Our company is a drug-free environment. This position requires compliance with the company and Federal Department of Transportation (FMSCA or PHMSA) drug testing policies and procedures for both pre-employment and continuing random.

PDS provides competitive market pay, with a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match
• Company-paid Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation

Qualified veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.