Excavation Operator

Job summary
Operates a backhoe or shovel to dig for sewer, water and gas line repair according to job requirements.Provides assistance to technician in performing repairs.Checks lines for proper flow prior to leaving work area.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Operates a backhoe or shovel to dig for sewer, water and gas line repair according to job requirements.• Breaks concrete to prepare area for digging.• Digs for sewer, water and gas line repair and new installation.• Provides assistance to technician in performing repairs.• Backfills holes and areas that have been serviced and grades, cleans, seeds and repairs the area.• Removes old sewer lines for new system installation.• Checks lines for proper flow prior to leaving work area.• Obtains customer approvals for work.• Maintains and fuels vehicle and stocks the service truck with adequate parts.• Transports materials and tools to the job site and provides proper accounting of tools.• Completes all required documentation on services and may collects/record fees for delivery to the office.
Requirements
• A High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.• Related experience and/or advanced training or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.• Requires heavy equipment operator skills.• A valid commercial driver's license and good communications skills are required.
Key Skills Needed
• Heavy equipment operator skills• Valid commercial driver's license• Good communications skills