Digger Derrick Operator

Company: NPL Construction Co.
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

SummaryA career built on Solid Ground means you work for a growing leader in a stable industry. With Linetec Services, you are part of a team working on the electric infrastructure critical for hundreds of thousands of people. With competitive pay from day one, paid training, and opportunities for advancement, working at Linetec Services is more than a job - it's a career. Equipment Operators are assigned to construction crews to utilize digger derricks as well as other heavy equipment as needed.CDL REQUIREDPerks* Weekly Payroll* Employee Discounts * Accrued PTO Time * Career Development Opportunities * Potential Bonus Opportunities * 401K w/ Company Match* Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability* Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Responsibilities* Operate digger derricks, backhoes, mini-excavators and other heavy equipment as needed* Interpret loading charts and rigging requirements for lifting of distribution equipment* Perform flagman duties as needed* Load and unload equipment and materials* Daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections* Perform regular maintenance/cleaning on assigned vehicles and equipment* Other duties as requested by leadership Education, Skills, Experience Needed* High school diploma or GED required* Minimum 2 years' experience in the electrical services industry required* Completion of an accredited apprentice program is preferred* CDL REQUIRED* Skill to operate equipment in close proximity to workers and electrical utilities* Desire to learn and commitment to doing quality work while putting safety first Working Environment* Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions* All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English* Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling* Work is performed within the "red zone" of heavy equipment* Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination Requirements* Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens* Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify* Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results* Valid driver's license with clean driving record is required* Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card* With the health and safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve in mind, all candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete a COVID-19 risk assessment; your responses will help us determine an employment start date Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThis job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. Nearest Major Market: Baton Rouge

Keywords: NPL Construction Co., Baton Rouge , Digger Derrick Operator, Other , Baton Rouge, Louisiana