If being a part of a world-class organization that operates in some of the most advanced technological environments around the world sounds like a dream job, Network Connex might be the right fit for you! You’ll be part of a team working together to solve customer problems every day, with compensation and benefits that are an investment in your career, financial future, and overall well-being.
In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date.
Join our Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous company match to help you build long-term financial security. Our team also enjoys 10 paid company holidays, a generous PTO accrual schedule, and access to discounts on useful products and services.
Network Connex is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator / Foreman to support underground utility and fiber optic construction operations. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating trenchers, excavators, backhoes, and other heavy equipment used to install underground fiber optic cable, conduit, and telecommunications infrastructure.
The ideal candidate has experience working around underground utilities and understands the importance of utility locating, safe excavation, trenching, jobsite safety, and precision equipment operation.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, paid weekly
- Take home company truck
- Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid time off – Accrued, two weeks
- 401(k) with company match
- Overtime opportunities
- Growth opportunities
Responsibilities:
- Operate excavators, backhoes, and other construction equipment for underground utility installation.
- Perform trenching and excavation for fiber optic cable, conduit, and other underground utilities.
- Complete daily pre-operational equipment inspections and identify maintenance or safety concerns.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and keep equipment clean and properly maintained.
- Read and understand utility locates, site plans, construction drawings, and project specifications.
- Safely expose existing utilities and maintain required clearances to prevent utility strikes.
- Verify trench depth, width, alignment, and grade meet project specifications.
- Assist with potholing, hand digging, and other excavation activities when required.
- Safely work around existing underground utilities and other construction operations.
- Follow project-specific traffic control and work-zone requirements.
- Maintain accurate daily records of work performed, equipment usage, and production.
- Communicate effectively with Foremen, Construction Managers, crew members, inspectors, and other personnel.
- Assist with general labor and other crew-support activities as needed.
- Restore and clean up jobsites upon completion of work.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience operating trenching, excavation, or similar heavy equipment.
- Experience in utility, underground construction, telecommunications, fiber optic, or related construction preferred.
- Knowledge of underground utility construction practices.
- Ability to read and understand utility locates, construction drawings, and site plans.
EEOC-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.