Equipment Operator

Lake Superior Consulting is current seeking an Construction Equipment Operator to join our team in Duluth, MN, Pittsburgh, PA or in a remote location. 

The CP Construction Equipment operator is responsible for safely operating all excavation and construction equipment following client requirements and procedures. Other responsibilities include safely installing, monitoring, and maintaining client cathodic protection systems that will ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an advocate for safe work practices by understanding, complying, and communicating construction and excavation safety practices and policies
• Ensure all employees part of the CP construction team understand construction and excavation safety practices and policies
• Guide and grow construction technicians to understand the construction and excavation process.
• Train construction technicians to operate equipment and act as a spotter during excavation activities
• Ensure all company, state, and local jurisdiction codes, traffic control, ground disturbance, and restoration policies are followed and met.
• Complete 4-Way Sweeps and Utility locates prior to excavation activities to ensure no line strikes or damage to buried utilities occurs.
• Ensure adherence to company and client policies and expectations with understanding of Ground Disturbance policies and requirements relating to the excavation activities.
• Maintain understanding of excavation safety and shoring
• Complete construction equipment rentals in conjunction with the CP Construction Foreman.
• Complete constructability reviews and construction schedules in conjunction with the CP Construction Foreman to determine presence of obstructions or potential issues.
• Coordinate tasks and activities among field technicians in conjunction with the CP Construction Foreman
• Understands traffic control requirements and procedures when excavation take place next to roadways.
• Maintain Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Trailers to ensure proper functionality and that service intervals are followed.
• Safely load and unload equipment from trailering devices.
• Estimate material volume movement required for excavation and plan soils segregation plans within limits of disturbance.
• Understand and assist employees to comply with all DOT driving requirements
• May be required to manage or lead projects excavation activates.
• Maintain understanding of work scope and costs associated with the project to ensure timelines and budgets are followed.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• DOT health card preferred
• Commercial Driver’s License Class A required
• One year of experience in the field of corrosion control relating to construction preferred.
• Minimum of 3 year of equipment operating experience relating to pipeline construction
• Experience and Understanding of Utility Locates and their requirements
• Experience Operating Equipment Skid steer, Mini-Excavator, and Trencher
• Well organized and ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
• Analytical skills with ability to dissect problems and quickly develop solutions
• Understands evolving construction practices and standards, equipment and OSHA guidelines
• Ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints to determine construction plans and schedule.
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal regulatory requirements (CFR 49 Part 192 & 195)
• Proficiency with MS Office

Physical Requirements and Demands:

• Ability to travel and work extended hours to meet project requirements
• Ability to work in an office environment as well as travel to nonstandard workplaces to complete project and construction requirements
• Field work can be in a physically demanding environment, and may involve lifting product up to 50 lbs.

Lake Superior Consulting provides competitive compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and specific office/market location. The range of starting pay for this role is $29 - $34 per hour.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible work options
• 401K/Profit Sharing (6% company match)
• Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (twelve per year)
• Tuition reimbursement

Bias-Free Hiring Practices:

Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.